Volvo In Port Race Starts Today

The talking is almost done for the eight skippers who will lock horns in the in-port race today. All agree that the battle will be intense as the 2008-09 event turns to serious business. The first in-port race series of the Volvo Ocean Race 2008-09 starts in Alicante today. A change of racing format with a tighter course will test the mettle of the crews and possibly even the patience of the umpires. Team Delta Lloyd skipper Ger O'Rourke has confirmed that outside commitments will prevent him from sailing in three of the offshore legs in this year's event.