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AFP Photo / Maria Muina 20.10.2008, 18:08

Yachting: Russia in doldrums in Volvo race

The first leg of the Volvo Ocean Race has reached a crucial stage. It’s ten days since the eight yachts set out from Alicante in Spain en route to Cape Town, and the Russia boat is second last.

06.11.2008, 10:20

Russia gets ready for breakthrough in Volvo Ocean Race

Team Russia has started to make inroads at the Volvo Ocean Race on their way to nearly 40,000 nautical miles around the world. Russia’s first team entry since 1993 managed a solid sixth place finish during the first open-sea leg to Capetown.

21.11.2008, 14:38

Killer whale makes waves in Volvo Ocean Race

Team Russia have continued to make strides during the second leg of the Volvo Ocean Race. Their Kosatka vessel crossed the latest scoring gate in fourth place, ahead of one final push to the Indian city of Kochi.

Team Russia's Kosatka vessel 04.12.2008, 14:38

Volvo Ocean Race: ‘Killer Whale’ caught in fisher’s net

Team Russia has finally finished the second leg of the Volvo Ocean Race – more than three days behind their rivals. The Russian crew became the last of eight boats to arrive in Cochin, India.

Another blow for Team Russia on eve of world race

Published: 10 October, 2008, 07:53


Kosatka yacht (image from http://ru.teamrussia.org)

Team Russia has suffered another blow just 24 hours before the start of the Volvo Ocean Race with founder Oleg Zherebtsov pulling out due to the death of his mother. He will now not be part of the crew manning the first leg from Alicante to Cape Town.

 
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