Photo courtesy of Ainhoa Sanchez/Volvo AB
After four legs of intense racing, The Ocean Race IMOCA 60 fleet will arrive in Newport, Rhode Island, mid-month for the only United States stopover in the race. In addition to being the homeport of the American-flagged 11th Hour Racing Team, Newport has also hosted a stopover for three consecutive editions of the race. More than 100,000 visitors attended the most recent one in 2018.
Photo courtesy of Ainhoa Sanchez/Volvo AB
The 2015 stopover was integral to instituting the race organization’s sustainability program, which has expanded to include all stopovers in the years since.
A full schedule of events hadn’t been announced at press time, but as in previous years, there will be interactive exhibits, music, and opportunities to catch a glimpse of the IMOCA 60s and sailors when they’re at the docks. During the In-Port Race and the Leg 5 start, spectators will also get to see the boats in action.
May 2023
