VOR CHANGES HANDSHOME NEWSINDUSTRY NEWS VOR CHANGES HANDS01 Jun 2018EmailShareFacebookLinkedInTwitterPrintAtlant Ocean Racing Spain has taken ownership of the Volvo Ocean RaceAtlant Ocean Racing Spain is to take over the Volvo Ocean Race from Volvo Group and Volvo Cars for the next edition.Atlant Ocean Racing is led by Richard Brisius, Johan Salén and Jan Litborn who all have experience of ocean racing having worked with seven VOR campaigns over the last 28 years.“The history of this round the world race is inspiring and the future is very promising,” said Richard. “This race is about people and I am humbled by the prospects to serve some of the finest athletes and sport professionals in this world as well as leading partners to the race and host cities.”Two classes?And he confirmed there could be two classes of boats racing in 2021, potentially with the existing Volvo Ocean 65 one-design class and another class, yet to be determined, competing in the same race.“We will continue to innovate, and it is promising that from day one we can think long-term as we have the resources secured to deliver the next race already,” said Johan.“Opening the race to another existing class would allow us to tap into an existing inventory of round the world race boats that are at the cutting edge of technology.“We see this as a way to challenge the best sailors in the world with a class that encourages development and sits at the forefront of the sport.”The current edition will finish in The Hague on June 30. The next race will start in 2021 with additional racing activity expected to take place as early as possible to offer stakeholders extra opportunities.Photo credit: Beau Outteridge/Turn the Tide on Plastic

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