Experience the Volvo Ocean Race V6

VOLVO OCEAN RACE 

Guest Experience 

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Volvo Ocean Race 


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Photo: Amory Ross/Volvo Ocean Race

Contents 

Introduction 

Guest Experiences 

• Arrivals Experience 

• Race Village Experience 

• In-Port Race Experience 

• Hong Kong Round the Island Experience 

• Leg Start Experience 

Bespoke Packages 

Food and Beverage 

Venue Hire 

• Sailors Terrace 

• Boatyard 

• The Globe 

• Race Boat Experience 

Come Rain Or Shine 

Dedicated Team 

Photo: Yann Riou/Volvo Ocean Race 

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Introduction 

“The Volvo Ocean Race 

has been quite simply, 

the experience of a lifetime.” 

– Ken Read, Skipper, 

Puma Ocean Racing 



The Volvo Ocean Race is sailing’s greatest 

adventure and professional sport’s ultimate 

test of teamwork. 

Born in 1973 as the Whitbread Round the 

World Race, it remains a unique challenge 

– as teams compete against each other over 

45,000 nautical miles around the planet, in 

relentless pursuit of competitive edge. 

Starting in Alicante, Spain, and finishing in 

The Hague, The Netherlands, the race lasts 

nine months and takes in 11 landmark cities 

across five continents. 

The Volvo Ocean Race provides unique 

and memorable experiences, not only for 

the sailors onboard, but also for your guests, 

who can join us for a slice of the action. 

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“There’s nothing like it. 

It gets in your blood, 

and you can’t get rid of it.” 

– Sir Peter Blake 

Photo: Brian Carlin/Volvo Ocean Race 5

Route map 

Volvo Ocean Race Guest Experience 

Cape Town 

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Arrivals Experience 



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Photo: Carlo Borlenghi /Volvo Ocean Race

Due to the unpredictable nature of the race, 

there is no saying what time of day or night 

the teams could arrive. Teams can arrive 

in the middle of the day, to the noise of 

thousands of race fans cheering them on, 

or in the early hours of the morning, creating 

a more intimate and magical experience 

for die-hard fans, loved ones and specially 

invited guests. 

Arrivals can take many different forms. 

Teams could arrive close together and 

take part in an exhilarating battle to cross 

the finish line. Alternatively, a team might 

arrive unaccompanied, having distanced 

themselves from the rest of the fleet. 

From a high-speed RIB your guests can 

experience the once-in-a-lifetime moment 

when the teams cross the finish line and 

arrive at a new Host City. 

Your guests will become part of the 

Volvo Ocean Race story, as we take 

them within touching distance of the 

team crossing the finish line, and give 

them access to the stars of the show. 

This is a real VVIP experience. 

“You could really feel the joy of a hard-fought 

victory, a triumph over nature and a series 

of setbacks. The seemingly weightless boat, 

the eerie silence on the water, the fight for 

every gust of wind… To me it was something 

purely magical.” 

– Jan Arie van Barneveld, 

CEO Brunel on the Arrivals experience 

Photo: Ainhoa Sanchez/Volvo Ocean Race 9



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Photo: Ainhoa Sanchez/Volvo Ocean Race

Programme outline 

Pre-Arrivals 

• Hotel accommodation 

2 hours before the team is due to cross the finish line 

• Collection by courtesy car and driven to Race Village 

• Hostesses to greet 

• Receive your VIP pass including lanyard 

• Volvo Ocean Race MUSTO branded quick dry cap gift 

• Race and safety briefing by a sailing professional 

• Wet weather and safety gear provided 

1 hour before the team is due to cross the finish line 

• Meet high-speed RIB driver and board RIB 

• VIP flag guarantees unprecedented views of the 

teams and the boats 

• Snacks and drinks provided on-board 

Arrivals 

• Experience the thrill of seeing one or more teams 

cross the finish line 

• Follow the team into port and watch the crowds go 

wild as they welcome their heroes to their city 

• Be a part of the Arrivals Ceremony, prize-giving and 

champagne moment 

• Enjoy celebratory drinks and rub shoulders with the 

stars of the show 

Post-Arrivals 

• Courtesy car back to hotel 

• Return wet weather gear at Sailors Terrace 

*the timings for the Arrivals Experience will vary depending on the location of the 

hotel and the Race Village, and depending on the time of day or night that the 

teams are due to arrive. 

Price: €650 per person excluding applicable VAT 

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Race Village Experience 



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Photo: Amalia Infante/Volvo Ocean Race

Photo: Carmen Hidalgo/Volvo Ocean Race 

“To me this was the 

perfect event in the perfect 

market and made a lasting 

impression on our guests.” 

– Stephen, 

Robeco Australia 

The Volvo Ocean Race Village Experience 

provides your guests with the opportunity 

to go behind the scenes. Hosted in one 

of our unique hospitality venues within the 

Race Village, your guests will hear from 

professional sailors, sample the freeze-dried 

food the sailors eat onboard, try on a survival 

suit, crawl through a Volvo Ocean 65 racing 

yacht in the Race Boat Experience, and 

experience life behind the scenes at the 

Boatyard. 

Photo: Amalia Infante/Volvo Ocean Race 13



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09:30 

• Welcome and registration by our team of professional 

hostesses 


• Freshly brewed coffee and tea 

• Homemade pastries by food and beverage experts One 

• Access to one of our unique hospitality venues: 

Sailors Terrace 

• Presentation of the Volvo Ocean Race by a sailing 

professional, including video footage, and a tour 

through the history of the race 

• Compete against your colleagues or fellow guests in 

the grinding competition 

• Guided tour of the Race Village in small groups (max. 

15 people per group) 

• Go behind-the-scenes at the Boatyard 

• Climb inside a Volvo Ocean 65 at the Race Boat 

Experience and take a selfie at the helm 

• Step inside The Globe and submerge yourself in a 

360 degree Volvo Ocean Race sensory experience 

• Visit a Team Base 

• Boat tours (if available) 

• Buffet lunch served by global food and beverage 

experts One 

• Opportunity for guests to network and swap stories 

about their experience of the Race Village 

13:30 

• Programme ends 

*the timings for the Race Village Experience can be designed around your business 

and guests’ needs. Please contact a member of our team to discuss further. 


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In-Port Race Experience 



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Photo: Marc Bow/Volvo Ocean Race

Photo: Amalia Infante/Volvo Ocean Race 

“It’s wonderful to be on board with 

your team and senior colleagues 

from your company. During the 

event, we became part of Team 

Brunel Family.” 

– Nandkishor Dhuri, 

after the Abu Dhabi stopover 

The In-Port Race is a key part of the Volvo 

Ocean Race Experience. At the end of 

the race, there is a separate trophy for 

the overall In-Port Race Series winners, 

and positions in the series will be used 

to break any tie in the main Volvo Ocean 

Race table. 

The fast-paced action can be experienced 

on land, onboard a VIP Spectator Boat, or 

onboard a high-speed RIB. 

Our official VIP flag will ensure your 

guests on the water have unprecedented 

views of the action, and our professional 

commentators will keep your guests 

updated on what’s happening in the race. 

Photo: Carmen Hidalgo/Volvo Ocean Race 

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Photo: Ricardo Pinto/Volvo Ocean Race 




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Option 1: VIP Spectator Boat 

09:45 


hostesses 




• Volvo Ocean Race branded MUSTO quick dry cap 




professional, including video footage 

• Hostesses lead guests to the VIP Spectator Boat 

• Board VIP Spectator Boat (good viewing guaranteed) 

• Safety briefing 

Race time 

• VIP flag ensures the best seats in the house to watch 

the exhilarating In-Port racing 

• Professional commentator providing race updates 

and information about the action on the water 

• Delicious lunch by global food and beverage experts 

One served on board 

• Beer, wine and soft drinks 

• Screens showing close-ups of the on-water action 

and the live tracker 

Post-race 

• Watch the dock-in show and In-Port Race prize-giving 

on the main stage 

16:30 


*all timings are approximate. Exact timings will vary depending on the Host City 

and the weather conditions. 


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Option 2: High-Speed RIB 

09:45 


hostesses 













the exhilarating In-Port racing 



• Packed lunch prepared by global food and beverage 

experts One 

Post-race 




• Post-racing drinks 

17:30 



• Hostesses lead guests to the high-speed RIB 

• Board high-speed RIB (quality guaranteed) 




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Photo: Carlo Borlenghi/Volvo Ocean Race 


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Photo: Marc Bow/Volvo Ocean Race 

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Photo: Marc Bow/Volvo Ocean Race


Option 3: On-Land 

09:45 


hostesses 







• Watch the In-Port Race dock-out show 


• Watch the In-Port racing from the comfort of Sailors 

Terrace 



• Screens (high quality LED) showing close-ups of the 

on-water action and the live tracker 

• Delicious buffet lunch prepared by global food and 

beverage experts One 


Post-race 



16:00 





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Hong Kong 

Round the Island Experience 



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The Volvo Ocean Race fleet will 

race a 26-nautical-mile clockwise 

circumnavigation sprint around 

Hong Kong Island, the same course as 

the Hong Kong Round The Island Race 

– a breathtaking public spectacle which 

drew record entries in 2016. 

“This is the perfect arena where 

customers can meet each other and 

discuss business opportunities and 

future co-operation, and Volvo is 

the manufacturer that brings them 

together” 

– Waldemar Andre Christensen, 

National Vehicle Sales Director, 

Volvo Trucks Norway 

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09:45 


hostesses 






• Homemade pastries by global food and beverage 

experts One 








the unique Round the Island Race 




One served on board 




Post-race 

• Watch the dock-in show and Round the Island Race 

prize-giving on the main stage 

16:30 




**Please note that this specific experience is only available in Hong Kong. 


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09:45 


hostesses 






• Homemade pastries by global food and beverage 

experts One 







the unique Round the Island Race 




experts One 

Post-race 


• Watch the dock-in show and Round the Island Race 

prize-giving on the main stage 


17:30 








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Photo: Ainhoa Sanchez/Volvo Ocean Race 

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Leg Start Experience 



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The Volvo Ocean Race is the toughest 

sailing race in the world and the inherent 

dangers of ocean racing are something 

all sailors and their families are acutely 

aware of. The Leg Start is the time when 

our teams say goodbye to their loved 

ones and set sail for the next leg of the 

Volvo Ocean Race. 

There is an official dock out show, with 

local entertainment, a Sailors Parade, live 

interviews on the dock, and a blessing 

of the fleet. The teams complete a fastpaced 

lap, similar to the In-Port Race 

course, before setting off for the next leg 

of the race. 

“This is the worst part of 

every single leg, just saying 

goodbye to your family.” 

– Ken Read, skipper, 

Puma Ocean Racing 

Your guests can be part of this emotionally 

charged moment. From the Sailors Terrace, 

onboard a VIP spectator boat, or onboard a 

high-speed RIB, your guests can be part of 

the race. 

Our VIP flag will get your guests on water 

closer to the Volvo Ocean 65s than anyone 

else as they depart. Our professional 

commentators will explain the race and 

keep your guests updated on the action. 


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09:45 


hostesses 














the Leg Start 




One served on-board 




• Wave goodbye to the teams as they set off for the 

next leg of the Volvo Ocean Race 

15:30 





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09:45 


hostesses 















the Leg Start 




experts One 

• Wave goodbye to the teams as they set off for the 

next leg of the Volvo Ocean Race 

Post-race 



16:30 





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Photo: Ricardo Pinto/Volvo Ocean Race 35

Volvo Ocean Race Guest Experience 


Photo: Ricardo Pinto /Volvo Ocean Race 

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Option 3: On-Land 

09:45 


hostesses 








• Surrounded by the teams you feel the vibe of the 

Sailors Parade, starting from your location: Sailors 

Parade 

• Watch the Leg Start dock-out show 


• Watch the on-water action from the comfort of Sailors 

Terrace 



• Screens (high quality LED) showing close-ups of the 

on-water action and the live tracker 

• Delicious buffet lunch prepared by global food and 

beverage experts One 


15:00 





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Photo: Amory Ross/Volvo Ocean Race

Photo: Stefan Coppers/Volvo Ocean Race 

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Photo: Corinna Halloran/Volvo Ocean Race

To Complete Your Experience 

All of our Guest Experiences come with: 

• Access to a unique hospitality venue within the Race Village 

• VIP flag for the Spectator Boat and high-speed RIB 

• Behind-the-scenes access 

• Commentary and presentations by sailing professionals 

• First-class food and beverages by One 

• Professional service from start to finish 

Photo: Francisco Vignale/Volvo Ocean Race 

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Bespoke 

Packages 

We can design guest experiences around 

you. Our team can plan bespoke and 

tailor-made packages that work for your 

business needs and for your guests. 

– We specialise in creating 

unique and unforgettable 

guest experiences. 

Personal Touch 

We know how important it is to make 

your guests feel special. Here are just a 

few examples of ways in which we can 

personalise your guests’ experience: 

• personalised invitations pre-event 

• welcome letters and gifts 

• Volvo Ocean Race branded goodies 

• personalised follow-up thank you card 

• photo souvenir 


In addition to the Guest Experiences, we 

can provide services including: flights, 

airport transfers, private coach hire, tour 

leaders, hosts/hostesses, accommodation, 

dinners, lunches, plus excursions outside 

of the Race Village. 

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Photo: Volvo Ocean Race


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Food and 

Beverage 

Photo: One Event Management 


One Event Management (One) is amongst 

the pre-eminent caterers in Europe, with 

specialist operating entities in both “green 

field” sites and fixed venues. Our vision 

is to exceed the expectations of all of 

our stakeholders and deliver the most 

innovative events of their time. For our 

team at One, the honour of sharing in 

prestigious and world class events such 

as the Volvo Ocean Race is one we take 

great pride in. 

One thing is for sure, our passion for 

quality of service and food sits at the heart 

of everything we do. 


We take business personally and we 

enrich the partnerships we enter by doing 

things differently, learning quickly and 

getting it right for our clients and guests, 

through pushing the boundaries in event 

planning and delivering creativity to match 

the brand values and integrity of each and 

every client. 

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Photo: One Event Management

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Venue Hire 


The Volvo Ocean Race brings a number 

of venues to each Race Village, which can 

be used to host your meetings or private 

events. Each venue offers an opportunity 

for your guests to experience the unique 

atmosphere of the Volvo Ocean Race 

around the world. 



On the following pages you will find 

information to help you to select the perfect 

venue for your meeting or event. 

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Race Village 

Element 

Reception 

Cocktail 

Theatre 

Dinning Room 

Banquet 

Lounge 

Capacity (pax) 






Area m2 

Dimensions 

Sailors Terrace - 

ground floor 

150 

120-150 

100 

80 

60 

na 

88 m2 

8 m x 11 m 

Sailors Terrace - 

Legends Bar 

(upstairs) 

50-150 

50-150 

50-150 

50 

50 

50-150 

88 m2 

8 m x 11 m 

Globe 

na 

na 

80-100 

na 

na 

na 

283 m2 

59 m (perimeter) 

Cross-Section 

50 

40 

na 

na 

na 

na 

300 m2 

30 m x 10 m 

The Boatyard 

500 

400-500 

200-300 

150-200 

150-200 

200 

1600 m2 

80 m x 20 m 

• The capacity calculations for the structures have been calculated based on the European temporary Standard (EN 13814) 

• According to the EN 13814, the Sailors Terrace can have a maximum of 200 pax at the same time in the whole structure (In Newport the maximum capacity on the first floor is 49 people) 

• Keep in mind that local authorities can always have extra/other rules/regulations than stated in the European design document 

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“I wish I could do as much 

business in my office at 

home as in the Sailors 

Terrace in the Volvo Ocean 

Race. From impromptu 

meetings through to 

important private dinners 

this was the place to be” 

– Andrew Pindar, GAC Pindar 



The sailors’ favourite place to have a 

cup of coffee when on shore, the Sailors 

Terrace is a Volvo Ocean Race managed 

facility within the Race Village and offers 

a location for networking and business 

meetings, as well as a comfortable and 

informal place to relax. 

In 2017-18, we have two floors, complete 

with high-quality sound and AV equipment. 

With a variety of furniture set-ups available, 

there are many possibilities for your 

meetings and events. 

During the 2014-15 edition of the race, 

the Sailors Terrace hosted brunches, 

meetings, presentations, lunches, drinks 

receptions, formal dinners and much more. 

Race day – Ground floor: 

Prices range from €250 for a reserved area, up to 

€1.000 for exclusive use of whole floor, for up to 4 hours. 

Non-race day – Ground floor: 

Prices range from €200 for a reserved area, up to €800 

for exclusive use of whole floor, for up to 4 hours. 

*availability varies in each Host City, depending on Race 

Village opening hours, permissions and Volvo Ocean 

Race’s own events and hospitality plans. 

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Photo: Crane Containers 



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Boatyard 

In addition to its main objective of providing 

service, maintenance and repair for the 

Volvo Ocean 65s, and allowing public 

inside to watch the on-going work, the 

Boatyard is also available as a unique venue 

for your meetings, conferences and events. 



During the previous edition of the race, the 

Boatyard breakfast hosted thousands of 

corporate guests, giving them a truly behind 

the scenes experience before they boarded 

spectator boats to watch an In-Port Race or 

Leg Start from the heart of the action. 

Additionally, VIP guided tours were carried 

out in every stopover, and the Boatyard also 

hosted several conferences, crew parties 

and informal BBQs for race stakeholders. 


Race day – Entire venue: 

€1.000 for exclusive use, for up to 4 hours. 

Non-race day – Entire venue: 

€750 for exclusive use, for up to 4 hours. 


Village opening hours, permissions and also on the 

Boatyard’s schedule. 

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Photo: Amory Victor Fraile/Volvo Ross/Volvo Ocean Race 


The Globe 

The polidomes geodesic cinema was 

originally designed to present the everyday 

‘routine’ of the yacht crews to enthusiasts 

on an amazing 360º video screen. 

Flexible seating, a professional sound and 

AV system, and a large cinema screen, 

makes for the perfect setting in which to 

hold your conferences, meetings 

and presentations. 





Race day: 

€1.000 for exclusive use, for up to 2 hours. 

Non-race day: 



Village opening hours, permissions and the public events 

schedule. 

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Photo Dave Kneale/Volvo Ocean Race 


Race Boat 

Experience 



The Race Boat Experience was the most 

popular animation asset in 2014-15, with 

more than half a million people visiting and 

crawling through the boat to experience 

the Volvo Ocean Race’s unique cramped 

conditions for themselves. 

A large tent-structure displaying a 

full-size Volvo Ocean 65 Race Boat 

Experience, complete with bunks, a 

navigation table, a toilet, and an On- 

Board Reporter work station, this is a 

special place to host a drinks reception 

or presentation, whilst giving your guests 

a better idea of what life is like onboard 

for the Volvo Ocean Race sailors. 

“Giving our partners a chance to 

take in the Race as well as take a 

look behind the scenes, meet some 

crew members and give them a once 

in a life-time experience has secured 

greater collaboration, commitment 

and loyalty for years to come.” 

– Paul Jona, Senior Vice President at 

Cobham SATCOM 

Photo: Xaume Olleros/Volvo Ocean Race 

Race day – Race Boat Experience: 


Non-race day – Race Boat Experience: 



Village opening hours, permissions and the public events 

schedule. 

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Photo: Dan Nerney 




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Come Rain Or Shine 

The unpredictable nature of the weather, means that very occasionally, 

the In-Port Race or the Leg Start might be postponed. We will have 

access to up-to-date information about the racing should this be the 

case. Rest assured, we will have a back-up plan for your guests should 

the weather take a turn for the worse. 

Photo: Amory Ross/Volvo Ocean Race Photo: Amory Ross/Volvo Ocean Race 

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Dedicated Team 



“We are delighted to be a 

part of the race and look 

forward to designing your 

Volvo Ocean Race guest 

experiences.” 

– Jurrie van den Berg, 

ATPI 

Our dedicated team will make sure your 

Volvo Ocean Race guest experience 

will be unique and unforgettable. Please 

contact a member of our team to tell us 

more about what you’re looking for and 

we can design a guest experience built 

around your needs. 

ATPI Sports Events, one of the most well 

respected sports travel and events brands in 

the world, have been selected as the official 

hospitality agency for the forthcoming 

Volvo Ocean Race 2017-18 edition. 

E-mail 

guestexperience@volvooceanrace.com 

Website 

guestexperience.volvooceanrace.com 

Telephone 

+31 (0)20 2011 226 

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