Hong Kong stopover for Volvo Ocean Race

14 Apr 2016

It will be the largest world-class sailing event staged in Hong Kong

OCEAN RACE: Hong Kong will be hosting the Volvo Ocean Race for the first time when the event visits in February 2018.

The unique collaboration was announced today the organisers in collaboration with the Hong Kong Sailing Federation, which will bring the race to Victoria Harbour.

“This will go down in history as a milestone event for Hong Kong sailing and will provide a wonderful platform for us to engage more locals in the world of sailing,” said Anthony Day, council member of the Hong Kong Sailing Federation.

The offshore race will transform the old airport in Kai Tak, and introduce residents of Hong Kong to a wide range of race-related activities geared to educate as well as entertain both existing fans and newcomers to the race.

Antonio Bolaños Lopez, acting CEO of the Volvo Ocean Race, added: “I am thrilled that the race is visiting one of the most beautiful ports in the world for the first time.”

“We are delighted to welcome Hong Kong to the Volvo Ocean Race family and know that we will have a stopover that will be one of the highlights of the 2017-18 edition.”

Hong Kong brings the confirmed list of stopovers so far for the Volvo Ocean Race 2017-18 edition to nine, which includes Alicante, Auckland, Cape Town, Cardiff, Newport, Rhode Island, U.S, Lisbon, Gothenburg and The Hague.

via Boating Business | Hong Kong stopover for Volvo Ocean Race.