Volvo Ocean Race - Goodbye Groupama 70, hello Groupama 4

12:06 AM Wed 23 Mar 2011 GMT

'Groupama 70 arrive in to Alicante, spain, for training.' Volvo Ocean Race &copy Click Here to view large photo

Volvo Ocean Race - The past few weeks have seen significant development within Groupama Sailing Team with the team no longer being allowed to sail on its training boat Groupama 70 because, from 15 March onwards, those competing in the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-2012 must sail aboard the boat on which they'll be taking the start. Prior to the launch of Groupama 4, scheduled for May, the yard is pushing ahead and the sailors are dividing their time between the construction of the future monohull, completion of a series of practical sessions ashore and M34 training sessions on the water, ...

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by Groupama Sailing Team