This year's Volvo Ocean Race starts October 29 in Alicante, Spain. To get an idea of the grueling nature of the event, the race eventually finishes July 7, 2012 in Galway, Ireland, after circling ...

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Sailor Dies in Volvo Race Mishap. May 18, 2006. By Angus Phillips. A skilled Dutch sailor was washed overboard in strong winds and big seas in the Volvo Ocean Race yesterday.