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Event Locations in Stockholm

Sandhamn

Finish Leg 9

The finish line for Leg 9 from Marstrand to Stockholm, will be located in Sandhamn. The start of Leg 9 begins in Marstrand on 14 June with an expected finish date in Sandhamn of 16 June 2009. The finish line itself will be visible from Sandhamn.

Start Leg 10, 25 June

Please observe that the starting line for Leg 10 has been moved to the southeast of Sandhamn. Read more

On Thursday 25 June, the southeast side of Sandhamn is the starting place for Leg 10, the final run to the finish line in St Petersburg, Russia. After crossing the starting line, the yachts will round a windward mark before heading through the archipelago and out into the open sea towards Russia.

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Kanholmsfjärden

In-Port Race 21 June

On Sunday 21 June the In- Port Race will be held on Kanholmfjärden in the Stockholm archipelago. Midsummer weekend is a popular time for many boat owners to be out in the archipelago and it will be an unforgettable experience, not only to see the In-Port Race but to be part of a fantastic spectacle with thousand of visitors. The In-Port Race results count towards the eventual standings of the teams for the Volvo Ocean Race.

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Strömmen/Lilla Värtan

Pro-Am 22 June

Pro-Am is a new concept developed by Volvo Ocean Race. The Volvo Open 70 yachts sail in a race with six of their regular crew but also have limited places for invited guests, giving them a once-in-a-lifetime experience onboard a Volvo Open 70. This also adds an extra dimension to the race for the public. The course will be designed so the start, finish and rounding marks maximise the publics ability to watch from docks and other viewpoints on the Stockholm waterfront. Standings for the Volvo Ocean Race are not changed by the results of the Pro-Am Race.

Skeppsbron and Kungsträdgården

Race Village 14-25 June

The Race Village is located on Skeppsbron and Kungsträdgården in central Stockholm and is open between 14-25 June 2009. It contains a service place for the competing boats, team bases, spectator pavilions, restaurants, entertainment and activities for visitors.

The Team Bases prepare the Volvo Open 70 yachts for the different parts of the competition including the In-Port Race and the start of Leg 10 to St Petersburg. This section of the event area will be visible for the public via transparent tents and an open plan set-up. Visitors can see what it takes both in terms of organisation and technical support to run a competitive team for the Volvo Ocean Race. Many of the teams will also have their own tailor-made pavilions both for sponsor activities and open to the public.

As well as the current restaurants that are on and around Skeppsbron, there will also be a number of temporary event restaurants that can provide a wide range of food options from a simple sandwich to a gourmet meal.

In the Race Village, visitors will also have the opportunity to be part of a spectacular entertainment and activity program which includes popular artists and acts on stage, and Volvo Ocean Race Experience with for example the Ride -a simulator allowing visitors to come a bit closer to experiencing sailing on a Volvo Open 70, and the Pool - sailing with radio-controlled yachts.

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