Volvo Ocean Race new rule forbids two-boat testing

11:29 AM Mon 28 Mar 2011 GMT

'Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing sailing their training boat for the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, in the Arabian Gulf.' Wouter Kingma Click Here to view large photo

The Volvo Ocean Race organisation has introduced a new rule, from 16 March 2011, that effectively forbids two-boat testing. The teams entered in the race can now only sail their 2011-12 race boats. This now allows other potential syndicates to acquire these second generation Volvo Open 70s, including the winning and second placed boats from 2008-09, to work towards being on the start line in October. Jack Lloyd, Race Director, says the introduction of the new rule is part of the ongoing cost cutting measures introduced by the race organisation. 'The measures were implemented following the 2008-09 event and cover ...

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