The Race
THE HARDEST JOB ON THE BOAT?
The Volvo Ocean Race 2008/09 will see a new dimension, with the addition of the Media Crew Member (MCM). The MCM has one of the hardest jobs onboard, Green Dragon’s MCM is GUO Chuan from China, he will be the reporter on the front line delivering all of the latest news from onboard. The training period is long and there is a huge amount to learn, Green Dragon’s Scott Millar filled us in on what the MCM’s can expect to face at sea....
COMMUNICATIONS
Even though the crews onboard this epic race will be hundreds of miles away from land and battling conditions 24 hours a day, they are always in touch with Race HQ, their team and friends and family.
LIFE ONBOARD
While technology such as night vision scopes, carbon fibre spars, breathable foul weather gear or instant communications has made racing more efficient and faster, the ‘comfort factor’ has decreased dramatically, as the quest for speed dictates the bare minimum of food, sleep, clean clothes and relaxation.
HISTORY OF THE VOLVO OCEAN RACE
The first Whitbread Round the World Race, conceived ‘over a pint’ of beer nearly 30 years ago by Colonel Bill Whitbread of the brewing family and Admiral Otto Steiner, of the Royal Naval Sailing Association, got underway in September 1973 and featured yachts which were little different from those cruising around the Mediterranean at that time.
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Interview with new crew member Ian Budgen
We caught up with leg 4 crew member Ian Budgen…
STEVE HAYLES TALKS THROUGH LEG 3
Leg 3 navigator Steve Hayles talks through challenges Green Dragon…
Team Blog
LOOKING AHEAD
I am now back in Singapore after 9 days away with my family on holiday in Bin Tan, Indonesia. It was great to just get away from the chaos of the Volvo Ocean Race, spend time with my wife and kids, and also recharge the batteries.
