Although following the Volvo Ocean Race is getting easier and easier with the advent of satellite video feeds and other digital wonders, there’s still nothing like meeting the crews and seeing the boats firsthand.
At press time, the fleet was expected to arrive in Newport, Rhode Island, around May 5-7, with the finish line for the 5,010-mile leg from Itajaí, Brazil, to be set off Fort Adams State Park.
Fort Adams will also serve as the site of the stopover “village,” which is free to the public, with the entire fleet tying up at the marina there for the duration.
The inshore race is scheduled to take place Saturday, May 16, with Leg 7 starting on Sunday, May 17. In both cases, the action will be taking place just off…