PUMA
Ocean Racing's sailing team departed Newport
Shipyard today onboard their
Volvo Ocean Race (VOR) entry, il mostro
for Alicante, Spain, where they will continue
preparations before the start of the VOR on October
11, 2008. Led by Newport's Ken Read,
PUMA Ocean Racing is one of seven teams racing in
the 37,000 mile race around the world, which starts
in Alicante and ends in St Petersburg, Russia next
June.
PUMA Ocean Racing has been based at Newport Shipyard
for the past 18 months while they prepared for the
VOR. In addition to having their team headquarters,
sail loft and boats based at the Shipyard, the entire
sailing team and shore crew has eaten three meals
a day at Belle's Cafe since April. They will surely
be missed around the Shipyard, but we all wish them
much luck and a safe return! |
