Where did the Volvo Ocean Race get its name?

Volvo Ocean Race. The Volvo Ocean Race (formerly the Whitbread Round the World Race) is a yacht race around the world, held every three years. Originally named after its initiating sponsor, British Whitbread brewing company, it today carries the name of its current owner, Swedish automobile manufacturer Volvo Cars…

What kind of yacht is the Volvo Ocean 65?

The Volvo Ocean 65 is a class of monohull racing yachts. It is the successor to the Volvo Open 70 yacht used in past editions of the Volvo Ocean Race. It was announced at a conference in Lorient, France, during a stopover in the 2011–12 Volvo Ocean Race. The yacht was used in the 2014–2015 and the 2017–2018 editions.

Is there a prize for winning the Volvo Ocean Race?

Winning the race does not attract a cash prize, as the feat of competing is presented as sufficient reward. Many of the crew in the Volvo Ocean Race race crew other professional teams in other high-profile events, such as the Olympic Games, Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, the America’s Cup, or the Fastnet Race .

How long does it take to build a Volvo Ocean 65?

It takes 7 months and 36000 man hours to build, assemble, and paint a Volvo Ocean 65. There are 120 boatbuilders who work with 70 suppliers to outfit the boat. There are 8 Volvo Ocean 65’s. They have all been brought to the same standard between the 2014–2015 and the 2017–2018 race. This is estimated to cost 1,000,000 euros.

Are there any problems with the bellows on a Volvo OceanX?

The rubber bellows are an Achilles heel in any stern drive lower unit. For starters, the most plaguing problem is with the bellows system.

Where is the stern drive on a Volvo OceanX?

Not only is the new OceanX outdrive attractively designed, but it’s engineered for the long haul. Let’s start at the very beginning. A stern drive outdrive is the same as your outboard’s lower unit. Only this time the drive is connected to an engine inside the boat, instead of one attached above hanging on the transom.