The VOLVO OCEAN RACE 2014-2015 Route
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| Route for the VolvoOceanRace 2014-2015 |
Starting times to follow.
Detailed Route Maps for VolvoOceanRace 2014-15 LEG's
Leg 2
By lack of details in the VOR map for LEG 2, I have used a map in use by some skippers in LiveSkipper.  |
| VOR2014-15 Leg 2 |
Leg 1
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| VOR2014-15 Leg 1. |
Some video's on the Pre-race activities and a view on the stop over Cities:
Return to the Lorient
Unveiling the VolveOceanRace Route for 2014-2015
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Below is an indication for the route for the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-2012. A summary list of most important Leg and In-Port races datums.
The Volvo Ocean Race 2011 - 2012 Route
Start 29 October 2011 at 12:00 UTC with the In-Port Race in Alicante.
Alicante is the home base and Starting location for the next VORG
more information you can find in this Route Schedule and even more details are in the NoticeOfRace amend 6. Appendix C. Please be aware that all the times mentioned in NOR is local time.
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Briefing Leg 9
01 July 2012 - 16 July 2012
The official briefing for LEG 9 of the Volvo Ocean Race Game.
THE COURSE
Lorient Start - Ile de Groix to starboard (buoy 1) - Belle Ile to starboard (buoy 2) - Fastnet Rock to port - Eeragh Light to starboard - Galway Finish
* * * NOTE: THAT THE WIND UPDATE IS EVERY 6 HOURS * * *
START TIME LEG 9:
Local (Lorient, France): Sunday July 1, 13:00:00 (UTC/GMT +2 hours)
CEST: Sunday July 1, 13:00:00 (UTC/GMT +2 hours)
UTC/GMT: Sunday July 1, 11:00:00
The positions mentioned in this briefing are the positions at the base of the flagstick. If you pass a buoy or gate following the direction as instructed, the flag(s) will turn into green.
Leg 9 starts Sunday July 1, 13:00 local time
Start Position, (Green Flag): 47°41'30"N 3°26'36"W
Ile de Groix indicated with a yellow flag marked “1”
Buoy 1 (position): 47°37'35"N 3°25'00"W
You have to round Ile de Groix clockwise, on the East side from North to South, leaving buoy 1 to STARBOARD
Belle Ile indicated with a yellow flag marked “2”
Buoy 2 (position): 47°18'15"N 3°04'32"W
You have to round Belle Ile clockwise on the East side from North to South, leaving buoy 2 to STARBOARD
Fastnet indicated with a yellow flag marked “3”
Buoy 3 (position): 51°23'21"N 9°36'11"W
You have to pass the Fastnet Rock on the North Side from East to West, leaving buoy 3 to port
Eeragh Light indicated with a yellow flag marked "4"
Buoy 4 (position): 53°08'21"N 9°47'56"W
You have to round Eeragh Light clockwise on the North side from West to East, leaving buoy 4 to STARBOARD
Finish (Galway): indicated with checkered flags.
The Finish is a line between 2 buoys standing ashore.
Finish Mark 1(b1) 53°14'50"N 9°06'40"W
Finish Mark 2(b2) 53°09'00"N 9°06'40"W
Leg 9 will close: Thursday, July 16, 2012 at 13:00 UTC/GMT
NOTES:
- It is advisable to switch auto-angle off when sailing through areas with light and variable winds.
- If you miss a mark, buoy or gate (if the flag does not turn green), take care to sail back the same way you sailed (unwind yourself) before continuing on the correct course.
Lorient Start - Ile de Groix to starboard (buoy 1) - Belle Ile to starboard (buoy 2) - Fastnet Rock to port - Eeragh Light to starboard - Galway Finish
* * * NOTE: THAT THE WIND UPDATE IS EVERY 6 HOURS * * *
THE MARKS
Latitude
Longitude
Description
START
47°41'30"N
3°26'36"W
Green Flag
Ile de Groix (buoy 1)
47°37'35"N
3°25'00"W
Yellow Flag marked "1"
Belle Ile (buoy 2)
47°18'15"N
3°04'32"W
Yellow Flag marked "2"
Fastnet (buoy 3)
51°23'21"N
9°36'11"W
Yellow Flag marked "3"
Eeragh Light (buoy 4)
53°08'21"N
9°47'56"W
Yellow Flag marked "4"
Finish Mark 1(b1)
53°14'50"N
9°06'40"W
Checkered Flag
Finish Mark 2(b2)
53°09'00"N
9°06'40"W
Checkered Flag
START TIME LEG 9:
Local (Lorient, France): Sunday July 1, 13:00:00 (UTC/GMT +2 hours)
CEST: Sunday July 1, 13:00:00 (UTC/GMT +2 hours)
UTC/GMT: Sunday July 1, 11:00:00
The positions mentioned in this briefing are the positions at the base of the flagstick. If you pass a buoy or gate following the direction as instructed, the flag(s) will turn into green.
Leg 9 starts Sunday July 1, 13:00 local time
Start Position, (Green Flag): 47°41'30"N 3°26'36"W
Ile de Groix indicated with a yellow flag marked “1”
Buoy 1 (position): 47°37'35"N 3°25'00"W
You have to round Ile de Groix clockwise, on the East side from North to South, leaving buoy 1 to STARBOARD
Belle Ile indicated with a yellow flag marked “2”
Buoy 2 (position): 47°18'15"N 3°04'32"W
You have to round Belle Ile clockwise on the East side from North to South, leaving buoy 2 to STARBOARD
Fastnet indicated with a yellow flag marked “3”
Buoy 3 (position): 51°23'21"N 9°36'11"W
You have to pass the Fastnet Rock on the North Side from East to West, leaving buoy 3 to port
Eeragh Light indicated with a yellow flag marked "4"
Buoy 4 (position): 53°08'21"N 9°47'56"W
You have to round Eeragh Light clockwise on the North side from West to East, leaving buoy 4 to STARBOARD
Finish (Galway): indicated with checkered flags.The Finish is a line between 2 buoys standing ashore.
Finish Mark 1(b1) 53°14'50"N 9°06'40"W
Finish Mark 2(b2) 53°09'00"N 9°06'40"W
Leg 9 will close: Thursday, July 16, 2012 at 13:00 UTC/GMT
NOTES:
- It is advisable to switch auto-angle off when sailing through areas with light and variable winds.
- If you miss a mark, buoy or gate (if the flag does not turn green), take care to sail back the same way you sailed (unwind yourself) before continuing on the correct course.
Briefing Leg 8
10 June 2012 - 28 June 2012
The official briefing for LEG 8 of the Volvo Ocean Race Game.
THE COURSE
Lisbon Start-San Miguel Island to starboard (buoy 1)-Ile de Groix to starboard - Lorient Finish
START TIME LEG 8:
Local (Lisbon, Portugal): Sunday June 10, 13:00:00 (UTC/GMT +1 hours)
CEST: Sunday June 10, 14:00:00 (UTC/GMT +2 hours)
UTC/GMT: Sunday June 10, 12:00:00
The positions mentioned in this briefing are the positions at the base of the flagstick. If you pass a buoy or gate following the direction as instructed, the flag(s) will turn into green.
Leg 8 starts Sunday June 10, 1300 local time
Start Position, (Green Flag): 38°37'00"N 9°18'35"W
San Miguel (Light) indicated with a yellow flag marked "1
Buoy 1 (position): 37°51'12"N 25°51'00"W
You have to round the Island of San Miguel clockwise, on the West side from South to North, leaving buoy 1 to STARBOARD
Ile de Groix (Light) indicated with a yellow flag marked "2"
Buoy 2 (position): 47°38'51"N 3°30'33"W
You have to pass the Island of Ile de Groix on the North side from West to East, leaving buoy 2 to starboard
Finish (Lorient): indicated with checkered flags.
The Finish is a line between 2 buoys. You have to cross the finish line from South West to North East.
Finish Mark 1(b1) 47°41'30"N 3°23'30"W
Finish Mark 2(b2) 47°41'00"N 3°22'20"W
Leg 8 will close: Thursday, June 28, 2012 at 13:00 UTC/GMT
NOTES:
- It is advisable to switch auto-angle off when sailing through areas with light and variable winds.
- If you miss a mark, buoy or gate (if the flag does not turn green), take care to sail back the same way you sailed (unwind yourself) before continuing on the correct course.
Lisbon Start-San Miguel Island to starboard (buoy 1)-Ile de Groix to starboard - Lorient Finish
THE MARKS
Latitude
Longitude
Description
START
38°37'00"N
9°18'35"W
Green Flag
San Miguel (Light)
37°51'12"N
25°51'00"W
Yellow Flag marked "1"
Ile de Groix (Light)
47°38'51"N
3°30'33"W
Yellow Flag marked "2"
Finish Mark 1(b1)
47°41'30"N
3°23'30"W
Checkered Flag
Finish Mark 2(b2)
47°41'00"N
3°22'20"W
Checkered Flag
START TIME LEG 8:
Local (Lisbon, Portugal): Sunday June 10, 13:00:00 (UTC/GMT +1 hours)
CEST: Sunday June 10, 14:00:00 (UTC/GMT +2 hours)
UTC/GMT: Sunday June 10, 12:00:00
The positions mentioned in this briefing are the positions at the base of the flagstick. If you pass a buoy or gate following the direction as instructed, the flag(s) will turn into green.
Leg 8 starts Sunday June 10, 1300 local time
Start Position, (Green Flag): 38°37'00"N 9°18'35"W
San Miguel (Light) indicated with a yellow flag marked "1
Buoy 1 (position): 37°51'12"N 25°51'00"W
You have to round the Island of San Miguel clockwise, on the West side from South to North, leaving buoy 1 to STARBOARD
Ile de Groix (Light) indicated with a yellow flag marked "2"
Buoy 2 (position): 47°38'51"N 3°30'33"W
You have to pass the Island of Ile de Groix on the North side from West to East, leaving buoy 2 to starboard
Finish (Lorient): indicated with checkered flags.
The Finish is a line between 2 buoys. You have to cross the finish line from South West to North East.
Finish Mark 1(b1) 47°41'30"N 3°23'30"W
Finish Mark 2(b2) 47°41'00"N 3°22'20"W
Leg 8 will close: Thursday, June 28, 2012 at 13:00 UTC/GMT
NOTES:
- It is advisable to switch auto-angle off when sailing through areas with light and variable winds.
- If you miss a mark, buoy or gate (if the flag does not turn green), take care to sail back the same way you sailed (unwind yourself) before continuing on the correct course.
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In-Port Race Lisbon.
The start of the In-Port Race in Lisbon will be Saturday 9th June 2012 at 12:00 GMT (local 13:00 hrs)
The In-Port Race can be followed live on the internet via the VolvoOceanRace site.
A map for the course for In-Port Race Lisbon is in top left of the image.
Briefing Leg 7
20 May 2012 - 07 June 2012
The official briefing for LEG 7 of the Volvo Ocean Race Game.
Miami Start— Ice I to port (buoy 1) — Ice II to port (buoy 2) - Lisbon Finish
THE MARKS
Latitude
Longitude
Description
START
25°45'23"N
80°08'12"W
Green Flag
Ice I
44°00'00"N
50°00'00"W
Yellow Flag marked "1"
Ice II
47°00'00"N
45°00'00"W
Yellow Flag marked "2"
Finish Mark 1(b1)
38°40'20"N
09°19'27"W
Checkered Flag
Finish Mark 2(b2)
38°40'17"N
09°17'00"W
Checkered Flag
START TIME LEG 7:
Local (Miami, USA): Sunday May 20, 13:00:00 (UTC/GMT -4 hours)
CEST: Sunday May 20, 19:00:00 (UTC/GMT +2 hours)
UTC/GMT: Sunday May 20, 17:00:00
The positions mentioned in this briefing are the positions at the base of the flagstick. If you pass a buoy or gate following the direction as instructed, the flag(s) will turn into green.
Leg 7 starts Sunday May 20, 1300 local time (1700 UTC/GMT)
Start Position, (Green Flag): 25°45'23"N 80°08'12"W
Ice1 indicated with a yellow flag, marked with a "1":
Buoy 1 (position): 44°00'00"N 50°00'00"W
You have to round buoy 1 on the South side, from West to East, leaving buoy 1 to PORT
Ice2 indicated with a yellow flag, marked with a "2":
Buoy 1 (position): 47°00'00"N 45°00'00"W
You have to round buoy 2 on the South side, from West to East, leaving buoy 2 to PORT
Finish (Lisbon): indicated with checkered flags
The Finish is a line between 2 buoys, both standing ashore. You have to cross the finish line from South to North.
Finish - Position buoy 1(b1): 38°40'20"N 09°19'27"W
Finish - Position buoy 2(b2): 38°40'17"N 09°17'00"W
Leg 7 will close: Thursday, June 7, 2012 at 13:00 UTC/GMT
NOTES:
- It is advisable to switch auto-angle off when sailing through areas with light and variable winds.
- If you miss a mark, buoy or gate (if the flag does not turn green), take care to sail back the same way you sailed (unwind yourself) before continuing on the correct course.
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In-Port Race Itajai, Brazil
The start of the In-Port Race in Itajai will be Saturday 21st April at 18:00 GMT (local 14:00 hrs)
The In-Port Race can be followed live on the internet via the VolvoOceanRace site. A map for the course of the Itajai In-Port Race
Briefing Leg 6
a map for the starting parcour for Leg6
Briefing Leg 6
22 April 2012 - 17 May 2012
The official briefing for LEG 6 of the Volvo Ocean Race Game.
THE COURSE
Itajai Start— Natal Waypoint to port (buoy 1) — Eleuthera Island Light to port (buoy 2) — Great Stirrup Light to port (buoy 3) — Miami Finish
START TIME LEG 6:
Local (Itajai, Brazil): Sunday April 22, 14:00:00 (UTC/GMT -3 hours)
CET: Sunday April 22, 19:00:00 (UTC/GMT +2 hours)
UTC/GMT: Sunday April 22, 17:00:00
The positions mentioned in this briefing are the positions at the base of the flagstick. If you pass a buoy or gate following the direction as instructed, the flag(s) will turn into green.
Leg 6 starts Sunday April 22, 14:00 local time
Start Position, (Green Flag): 26°55'12"S 48°37'26"W
Buoy 1 (Natal Waypoint ), indicated with a yellow flag, marked with a “1”:
Buoy 1 (position ashore): 05°45'40"S 35°11'42"W
You have to round buoy 1 on the East side, from South to North, leaving buoy 1 to PORT
Buoy 2 (Eleuthera Island Light ), indicated with a yellow flag, marked with a “2”:
Buoy 2 (position ashore): 25°33'08"N 76°39'06"W
You have to round buoy 2 on the North side, from East to West, leaving buoy 2 to PORT
Buoy 3 (Great Stirrup Light ), indicated with a yellow flag, marked with a “3”:
Buoy 3 (position ashore): 25°49'27"N 77°53'47"W
You have to round buoy 3 on the North side, from East to West, leaving buoy 3 to PORT
Finish (Miami): indicated with checkered flags
The Finish is a line between 2 buoys, both standing ashore. You have to cross the finish line from East to West.
You are not allowed to dip the finish line from West to East and back West.
Finish - Position buoy 1(b1): 25°46'05"N 80°08'09"W
Finish - Position buoy 2(b2): 25°44'56"N 80°08'33"W
Leg 6 will close: Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 13:00 UTC/GMT
NOTE:
- It is advisable to switch auto-angle off when sailing through areas with light and variable winds
- During leg 6 the fleet will pass the Caribbean with thousands of little islands, starting by the coast of Venezuela up the coast of Miami. Be aware that some of these islands are only visible when you’re on the closest zoom level!
- If you miss a mark, buoy or gate (if the flag does not turn green), take care to sail back the same way you sailed (unwind yourself) before continuing on the correct course.
Itajai Start— Natal Waypoint to port (buoy 1) — Eleuthera Island Light to port (buoy 2) — Great Stirrup Light to port (buoy 3) — Miami Finish
THE MARKS
Latitude
Longitude
Description
START
26°55'12"S
48°37'26"W
Green Flag
Natal Waypoint
05°45'40"S
35°11'42"W
Yellow Flag marked "1"
Eleuthera Island Light
25°33'08"N
76°39'06"W
Yellow Flag marked "2"
Great Stirrup Light
25°49'27"N
77°53'47"W
Yellow Flag marked "3"
Finish Mark 1(b1)
25°46'05"N
80°08'09"W
Checkered Flag
Finish Mark 2(b2)
25°44'56"N
80°08'33"W
Checkered Flag
START TIME LEG 6:
Local (Itajai, Brazil): Sunday April 22, 14:00:00 (UTC/GMT -3 hours)
CET: Sunday April 22, 19:00:00 (UTC/GMT +2 hours)
UTC/GMT: Sunday April 22, 17:00:00
The positions mentioned in this briefing are the positions at the base of the flagstick. If you pass a buoy or gate following the direction as instructed, the flag(s) will turn into green.
Leg 6 starts Sunday April 22, 14:00 local time
Start Position, (Green Flag): 26°55'12"S 48°37'26"W
Buoy 1 (Natal Waypoint ), indicated with a yellow flag, marked with a “1”:
Buoy 1 (position ashore): 05°45'40"S 35°11'42"W
You have to round buoy 1 on the East side, from South to North, leaving buoy 1 to PORT
Buoy 2 (Eleuthera Island Light ), indicated with a yellow flag, marked with a “2”:
Buoy 2 (position ashore): 25°33'08"N 76°39'06"W
You have to round buoy 2 on the North side, from East to West, leaving buoy 2 to PORT
Buoy 3 (Great Stirrup Light ), indicated with a yellow flag, marked with a “3”:
Buoy 3 (position ashore): 25°49'27"N 77°53'47"W
You have to round buoy 3 on the North side, from East to West, leaving buoy 3 to PORT
Finish (Miami): indicated with checkered flags
The Finish is a line between 2 buoys, both standing ashore. You have to cross the finish line from East to West.
You are not allowed to dip the finish line from West to East and back West.
Finish - Position buoy 1(b1): 25°46'05"N 80°08'09"W
Finish - Position buoy 2(b2): 25°44'56"N 80°08'33"W
Leg 6 will close: Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 13:00 UTC/GMT
NOTE:
- It is advisable to switch auto-angle off when sailing through areas with light and variable winds
- During leg 6 the fleet will pass the Caribbean with thousands of little islands, starting by the coast of Venezuela up the coast of Miami. Be aware that some of these islands are only visible when you’re on the closest zoom level!
- If you miss a mark, buoy or gate (if the flag does not turn green), take care to sail back the same way you sailed (unwind yourself) before continuing on the correct course.
Briefing Leg 5
From 18 March 2012 -
till 19 April 2012
THE COURSE
Start—Jackson Waypoint to starboard (buoy 1)— Ice I to starboard (buoy 2) — Ice II to starboard (buoy 3) — Ice III to starboard (buoy 4) — Cape Horn Waypoint to port (buoy 5) — Itajai Finish
START TIME LEG 5:
Local (Auckland, New Zealand): Sunday March 18, 14:00:00 (UTC +13 hours)
CET: Sunday, 18 March 2012, 02:00:00 CET (UTC +1 hours)
UTC (GMT): Sunday, 18 March 2012, 01:00:00
The positions mentioned in this briefing are the positions at the base of the flagstick. If you pass a buoy or gate following the direction as instructed, the flag(s) will turn into green.
Leg 5 starts Sunday March 18, 1400 local time, 1400 local time (0100 UTC)
Start Position, (Green Flag): 36°42'36"S 174°46'30"E
Buoy 1 (Jackson Waypoint ), indicated with a yellow flag, standing ashore, marked with a “1”:
Buoy 1 (position ashore): 36°29'0"S 175°20'0"E
You have to round buoy 1 on the North side, from West to East, leaving buoy 1 to STARBOARD
ICE Limits:
Buoy 2 (Ice I ), indicated with a yellow flag, standing ashore, marked with a “2”:
Buoy 2 (position ashore): 49°0'0"S 150°0'0"W
You have to round buoy 2 on the North side, from West to East, leaving buoy 2 to STARBOARD
Buoy 3 (Ice II ), indicated with a yellow flag, standing ashore, marked with a “3”:
Buoy 3 (position ashore): 49°0'0"S 130°0'0"W
You have to round buoy 3 on the North side, from West to East, leaving buoy 3 to STARBOARD
Buoy 4 (Ice III ), indicated with a yellow flag, standing ashore, marked with a “4”:
Buoy 4 (position ashore): 54°30'0"S 106°0'0"W
You have to round buoy 4 on the North side, from West to East, leaving buoy 4 to STARBOARD
Buoy 5 (Cape Horn Waypoint ), indicated with a yellow flag, standing ashore, marked with a “5”:
Buoy 5 (position ashore): 55°58'0"S 67°15'14.7"W.
You have to round buoy 5 on the South side, from West to East, leaving buoy 5 to PORT
Finish (Itajai): indicated with checkered flags.
The Finish is a line between 2 buoys, both standing ashore.
Finish - Position buoy 1(b1): 26°55'46"S 48°37'37"W
Finish - Position buoy 2(b2): 26°49'30"S 48°36'15"W
Leg 5 will close: Thursday, April 19, 2012 at 13:00 UTC
NOTE: - It is advisable to switch auto-angle off when sailing through areas with light and variable winds
Start—Jackson Waypoint to starboard (buoy 1)— Ice I to starboard (buoy 2) — Ice II to starboard (buoy 3) — Ice III to starboard (buoy 4) — Cape Horn Waypoint to port (buoy 5) — Itajai Finish
THE MARKS
Latitude
Longitude
Description
START
36°42'36"S
174°46'30"E
Green Flag
Jackson Waypoint
36°29'0"S
175°20'0"E
Yellow Flag marked "1"
Ice I
49°0'0"S
150°0'0"W
Yellow Flag marked "2"
Ice II
49°0'0"S
130°0'0"W
Yellow Flag marked "3"
Ice III
54°30'0"S
106°0'0"W
Yellow Flag marked "4"
Cape Horn Waypoint
55°58'0"S
67°15'14.7"W
Yellow Flag marked "5"
Finish Mark 1
26°55'46"S
48°37'37"W
Checkered Flag
Finish Mark 2
26°49'30"S
48°36'15"W
Checkered Flag
START TIME LEG 5:
Local (Auckland, New Zealand): Sunday March 18, 14:00:00 (UTC +13 hours)
CET: Sunday, 18 March 2012, 02:00:00 CET (UTC +1 hours)
UTC (GMT): Sunday, 18 March 2012, 01:00:00
The positions mentioned in this briefing are the positions at the base of the flagstick. If you pass a buoy or gate following the direction as instructed, the flag(s) will turn into green.
Leg 5 starts Sunday March 18, 1400 local time, 1400 local time (0100 UTC)
Start Position, (Green Flag): 36°42'36"S 174°46'30"E
Buoy 1 (Jackson Waypoint ), indicated with a yellow flag, standing ashore, marked with a “1”:
Buoy 1 (position ashore): 36°29'0"S 175°20'0"E
You have to round buoy 1 on the North side, from West to East, leaving buoy 1 to STARBOARD
ICE Limits:
Buoy 2 (Ice I ), indicated with a yellow flag, standing ashore, marked with a “2”:
Buoy 2 (position ashore): 49°0'0"S 150°0'0"W
You have to round buoy 2 on the North side, from West to East, leaving buoy 2 to STARBOARD
Buoy 3 (Ice II ), indicated with a yellow flag, standing ashore, marked with a “3”:
Buoy 3 (position ashore): 49°0'0"S 130°0'0"W
You have to round buoy 3 on the North side, from West to East, leaving buoy 3 to STARBOARD
Buoy 4 (Ice III ), indicated with a yellow flag, standing ashore, marked with a “4”:
Buoy 4 (position ashore): 54°30'0"S 106°0'0"W
You have to round buoy 4 on the North side, from West to East, leaving buoy 4 to STARBOARD
Buoy 5 (Cape Horn Waypoint ), indicated with a yellow flag, standing ashore, marked with a “5”:
Buoy 5 (position ashore): 55°58'0"S 67°15'14.7"W.
You have to round buoy 5 on the South side, from West to East, leaving buoy 5 to PORT
Finish (Itajai): indicated with checkered flags.
The Finish is a line between 2 buoys, both standing ashore.
Finish - Position buoy 1(b1): 26°55'46"S 48°37'37"W
Finish - Position buoy 2(b2): 26°49'30"S 48°36'15"W
Leg 5 will close: Thursday, April 19, 2012 at 13:00 UTC
NOTE: - It is advisable to switch auto-angle off when sailing through areas with light and variable winds
Briefing Leg 4
Sanya is the Starting place and the Finish Line is dropped in Auckland, New Zealand.
Start will be Sunday 19 February 2012, at 06:00 GMT (14:00 hrs local time)
THE COURSE
Start—Philippines Waypoint to starboard (buoy 1)— Auckland Finish.
START TIME LEG 4: Wednesday February 22, 1200 UTC/GMT, 1300 CET
The positions mentioned in this briefing are the positions at the base of the flagstick. If you pass a buoy or gate following the direction as instructed, the flag(s) will turn into green.
Leg 4 starts Wednesday February 22, 1200 UTC/GMT, 1300 CET
Start Position, (Green Flag): 19°13'58"N 120°05'58"E
Buoy 1 (Philippines Waypoint), indicated with a yellow flag, standing ashore, marked with a “1”:
Buoy 1 (position ashore): 18°37'23"N 121°09'17"E
You have to round buoy 1 on the North side, from West to East, leaving buoy 1 to STARBOARD.
Finish (Auckland): indicated with checkered flags.
The Finish is a line between 2 buoys, both standing ashore.
Finish - Position buoy 1(b1): 36°49'44"S 174°48'51"E
Finish - Position buoy 2(b2): 36°50'42"S 174°49'10"E
Leg 4 will close March 15, 2012 at 13:00 UTC/ 14:00 CET
NOTE:
- During leg 4 the fleet will pass the area with thousands of little islands, starting by the North side of the Philippines all down to New Zealand. Be aware that some of these islands are only visible when you’re on the closest zoom level!
- It is advisable to switch auto-angle off when sailing through areas with light and volatile winds
Start—Philippines Waypoint to starboard (buoy 1)— Auckland Finish.
THE MARKS
Latitude
Longitude
Description
START
19°13'58"N
120°05'58"E
Green Flag
Philippines Waypoint
18°37'23"N
121°09'17"E
Yellow Flag marked "1"
Finish Mark 1
36°49'44"S
174°48'51"E
Checkered Flag
Finish Mark 2
36°50'42"S
174°49'10"E
Checkered Flag
START TIME LEG 4: Wednesday February 22, 1200 UTC/GMT, 1300 CET
The positions mentioned in this briefing are the positions at the base of the flagstick. If you pass a buoy or gate following the direction as instructed, the flag(s) will turn into green.
Leg 4 starts Wednesday February 22, 1200 UTC/GMT, 1300 CET
Start Position, (Green Flag): 19°13'58"N 120°05'58"E
Buoy 1 (Philippines Waypoint), indicated with a yellow flag, standing ashore, marked with a “1”:
Buoy 1 (position ashore): 18°37'23"N 121°09'17"E
You have to round buoy 1 on the North side, from West to East, leaving buoy 1 to STARBOARD.
Finish (Auckland): indicated with checkered flags.
The Finish is a line between 2 buoys, both standing ashore.
Finish - Position buoy 1(b1): 36°49'44"S 174°48'51"E
Finish - Position buoy 2(b2): 36°50'42"S 174°49'10"E
Leg 4 will close March 15, 2012 at 13:00 UTC/ 14:00 CET
NOTE:
- During leg 4 the fleet will pass the area with thousands of little islands, starting by the North side of the Philippines all down to New Zealand. Be aware that some of these islands are only visible when you’re on the closest zoom level!
- It is advisable to switch auto-angle off when sailing through areas with light and volatile winds
Briefing Leg 3
14 January 2012 - 16 February 2012
The official briefing for LEG 3 of the Volvo Ocean Race Game.
START TIME LEG 3: 11:00 UTC / 12:00 CET /15:00 local Abu Dhabi Time
Start Position, (Green Flag): 24°30'0"N 54°15'0"E
Buoy 1, indicated with a yellow flag, standing ashore, marked with a "1":
Buoy 1 (position ashore): 26°22'21"N 56°23'4"E
You have to pass buoy 1 on the North side, from West to East, leaving buoy 1 to STARBOARD.
Buoy 2, indicated with a yellow flag, standing ashore, marked with a "2":
Buoy 2 (position ashore, South point of Sri Lanka): 5°55'0"N 80°35'36"E
You have to pass buoy 2 on the South side, from West to East, leaving buoy 2 to PORT.
Buoy 3, indicated with a yellow flag marked with a "3":
Buoy 3: 5°38'0"N 95°36'47"E
You have to pass buoy 3 on the North side, from West to East, leaving buoy 3 to STARBOARD.
Gate 4, indicated with 2 yellow flags, standing ashore, marked with a “4”:
Gate 4: Buoy 1: 1°22'8"N 104°16'34"
Gate 4: Buoy 2: 1°2'58"S 104°16'34"E
You have to pass Gate 4 West to East
Finish (Sanya): indicated with checkered flags.
The Finish is a line between 2 buoys, both standing ashore.
Finish - Position buoy 1(b1): 18°12'44"N 109°28'18"E
Finish - Position buoy 2(b2): 18°14'2"N 109°22'32"E
Leg 2 will close February 16, 2012 at 13:00 UTC/ 14:00 CET
NOTE: 1. The spinnaker light polar is updated, check the wiki!
2. During leg 3 the fleet will pass the area with thousands of little islands, starting by the British Indian Ocean Territory all the up the Indian coast. Be aware that some of these islands are only visible when you’re on the closest zoom level!
Buoy 1, indicated with a yellow flag, standing ashore, marked with a "1":
Buoy 1 (position ashore): 26°22'21"N 56°23'4"E
You have to pass buoy 1 on the North side, from West to East, leaving buoy 1 to STARBOARD.
Buoy 2 (position ashore, South point of Sri Lanka): 5°55'0"N 80°35'36"E
You have to pass buoy 2 on the South side, from West to East, leaving buoy 2 to PORT.
Buoy 3: 5°38'0"N 95°36'47"E
You have to pass buoy 3 on the North side, from West to East, leaving buoy 3 to STARBOARD.
Gate 4, indicated with 2 yellow flags, standing ashore, marked with a “4”:
Gate 4: Buoy 1: 1°22'8"N 104°16'34"
Gate 4: Buoy 2: 1°2'58"S 104°16'34"E
You have to pass Gate 4 West to East
Finish (Sanya): indicated with checkered flags.
The Finish is a line between 2 buoys, both standing ashore.
Finish - Position buoy 1(b1): 18°12'44"N 109°28'18"E
Finish - Position buoy 2(b2): 18°14'2"N 109°22'32"E
Leg 2 will close February 16, 2012 at 13:00 UTC/ 14:00 CET
NOTE: 1. The spinnaker light polar is updated, check the wiki!
2. During leg 3 the fleet will pass the area with thousands of little islands, starting by the British Indian Ocean Territory all the up the Indian coast. Be aware that some of these islands are only visible when you’re on the closest zoom level!
Briefing Leg 2
{this is for the Volvo Ocean Race Game only,
the real Boats will sail to a point and be shipped into Abu Dhabi.}
11 December 2011- 11 January 2012
The official briefing for LEG 2 of the Volvo Ocean Race Game.
The positions mentioned in this briefing are the positions at the base of the flagstick. If you pass a buoy or gate following the direction as instructed, the flag(s) will turn into green.
Leg 2 starts December 11 at 14:00 CET (13:00 UTC)
Start Position, False Bay South Africa (Green Flag): 34°22’3.0” S 18°38’37.0” E
Buoy 1, indicated with a yellow flag, standing ashore, marked with a “1”:
Buoy 1 (position ashore): 34°49’45.0” S 20°01’10.0” E
You have to pass buoy 1 on the South side, from West to East, leaving buoy 1 to PORT.
Buoy 2, indicated with a yellow flag, standing ashore, marked with a “2”:
Buoy 2 (position ashore, East point of Madagascar): 21°48’04.0” S 48°10’56.0” E
You have to pass buoy 2 on the East side, from South to North, leaving buoy 2 to PORT.
Buoy 3, indicated with a yellow flag marked with a “3”:
Buoy 3: 3°43’50.0” N 69°47’00.0” E
You have to pass buoy 3 on the East side, from South to North, leaving buoy 3 to PORT.
Buoy 4, indicated with a yellow flag, standing ashore, marked with a “4”:
Buoy 4: 26°22’27.0” N 56°23’05.0” E
You have to pass buoy 4 on the North side, from East to West, leaving buoy 4 to PORT
Finish (Abu Dhabi): indicated with checkered flags.
The Finish is a line between 2 buoys, both standing ashore.
Finish - Position buoy 1(b1): 24°27’03.0” N 54°19’05.0” E
Finish - Position buoy 2(b2): 24°24’15.0” N 54°15’28.0” E
Leg
2 will close January 11, 2011 at 13:00 GMT
NOTE: During leg 2 the fleet will pass the area with thousands of little islands, starting from the Maldives all the way to the Indian coast (see the attached map). Be aware that some of these islands are only visible when you’re on the closest zoom level!
NOTE: During leg 2 the fleet will pass the area with thousands of little islands, starting from the Maldives all the way to the Indian coast (see the attached map). Be aware that some of these islands are only visible when you’re on the closest zoom level!
Briefing Leg 1
05 November 2011 - 07 December 2011
The official briefing for LEG 1 of the Volvo Ocean Race Game.
Leg 1 starts November 5 at 14:00 CET (13:00 UTC)
Start Position (Green Flag): (N 38 20 20 / W 0 28 32)
Gate 1 (Gibraltar gate): indicated with yellow flags marked with “1”.
Gate 1 is a line between 2 buoys, both standing ashore: You have to pass gate 1 from East to West, leaving Gibraltar to STARBOARD.
Gate 1 - Position buoy 1: (N 35 54 14 / W 5 20 45)
Gate 1 - Position buoy 2: (N 36 06 40 / W 5 20 45)
Gate 2 (Fernando de Noronha gate): indicated with yellow flags marked with “2”.
Gate 2 is a line between 2 buoys, both standing a shore: You have to pass gate 2 from North to South; leaving Fernando de Noronha to PORT.
Gate 2 - Position buoy 1: (S 3 52 35 / W 32 28 37)
Gate 2 - Position buoy 2: (S 3 52 35 / W 38 22 14)
Finish (Cape Town): indicated with checkered flags.
The Finish is a line between 2 buoys, both standing ashore.
Finish - Position buoy 1: (S 33 53 46 / E 18 25 32)
Finish - Position buoy 2: (S 33 52 53 / E 18 29 13)
Start Position (Green Flag): (N 38 20 20 / W 0 28 32)
Gate 1 (Gibraltar gate): indicated with yellow flags marked with “1”.
Gate 1 is a line between 2 buoys, both standing ashore: You have to pass gate 1 from East to West, leaving Gibraltar to STARBOARD.
Gate 1 - Position buoy 1: (N 35 54 14 / W 5 20 45)
Gate 1 - Position buoy 2: (N 36 06 40 / W 5 20 45)
Gate 2 (Fernando de Noronha gate): indicated with yellow flags marked with “2”.
Gate 2 is a line between 2 buoys, both standing a shore: You have to pass gate 2 from North to South; leaving Fernando de Noronha to PORT.
Gate 2 - Position buoy 1: (S 3 52 35 / W 32 28 37)
Gate 2 - Position buoy 2: (S 3 52 35 / W 38 22 14)
Finish (Cape Town): indicated with checkered flags.
The Finish is a line between 2 buoys, both standing ashore.
Finish - Position buoy 1: (S 33 53 46 / E 18 25 32)
Finish - Position buoy 2: (S 33 52 53 / E 18 29 13)
18August2011
Just now I read in the VolvoOceanRace website that the route has been changed in legs 2 and 3.
Reason for this route change is the risk of piracy along the East-African coast of Somalia.
The NEW VolvoOceanRaceGame player is available in Beta and a test race from Sanya to Abu Dhabi is made.
So below I like to show the route for the VolvoOceanRaceGame BETA II in this Google Map, with a daily marker for my boat location .
View VolvoOceanRaceGame in a larger map
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