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FEBRUARY - MARCH 2015Auckland, the world's premier sailing capital, will once again welcome the Volvo Open 65s fleet home as an official Stopover of the Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15.
In February 2015, Auckland will stage the Leg 4 finish from Sanya in China and the start of Leg 5, which takes the fleet into the Southern Ocean once again, round the infamous Cape Horn and up to a finish and Stopover in Itajai, Brazil.
The Volvo Ocean Race is acknowledged as the greatest test of sailing prowess and human endeavour. The world’s fastest monohulls race a nine month marathon around the globe deep into the bleak latitudes of the Southern Ocean and through the world’s most hostile seas.
Each Stopover features an In-Port Race, with points counting towards the Volvo Ocean Race overall standings, and a Pro-Am Race.
Once again the Auckland Viaduct will be transformed into a vibrant Race Village for the Stopover with the Viaduct Events Centre acting as Race HQ and a packed programme of entertainment on Te Wero Island.
And, best of all, it's free for everyone, See u there
Key dates
27 February 2015: Race Village opens
27 February - 3 March 2015: Arrival of the fleet from Sanya
13 March 2015: Pro-Am Race
14 March 2015: In-Port Race
15 March 2015: Start of Leg 5 and Race Village closes