Abu Dhabi Joins The Race

For the first time in the history of the Race, a Middle Eastern port has been added to the route.

That’s Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. They will also sponsor a team in the race, according to the article published by VOR.

The boats will start in Alicante, head to Cape Town, then to Abu Dhabi.

Full article:
http://www.volvooceanrace.com/news/article/2010/MARCH/ABU-DHABI-ANNOUNCEMENT-150310/index.aspx