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Race spirit extends beyond the village

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Celebrating Newport Text by Jonno Turner
Photos by Ainhoa Sanchez

Ask anyone around here and they'll tell you: Newport is all about sailing, sailing and sailing. Oh, and lobster rolls.

So it's no surprise that since the Volvo Ocean Race rolled into town, excited fans have been swarming Fort Adams park to soak up the full life at the extreme experience.

Whether it's meeting the sailors, checking out the boats or just strolling around the activities on offer, this community simply can't get enough of this nine month, round the world adventure.

But the Volvo Ocean Race goes much further than just the Race Village.

So we took a walk down Thames Street, one of the most famous and vibrant areas in this town, to see how the locals are celebrating the arrival of this race for the first time in history.

For starters, there's Lemon and Line, a handcrafted jewellery shop selling nautically-inspired accessories.

"They've been really popular!" says John, serving up a couple more orange and black Team Alvimedica wristbands to customers.

"We started here in Newport and we make all the bracelets right here, so it made sense to team up with Team Alvimedica - all the proceeds go to Sail Newport."

Then there's local art and photography house, Blink Gallery, which took the plaudits in a window dressing contest organised by the local stopover.

"It's funny when you're a spectator, you follow the whole thing on the tracker, so your whole experience is just tracker, tracker, tracker!" explains owner Alexander Nesbitt.

"So we thought why not make the Volvo Ocean Race wind blow into town, and duplicate the tracker?" He smiles. "I won a very nice Volvo Ocean Race hat!"

The amazing thing about Newport is that, even though the Volvo Ocean Race has never docked here before, the residents already feel a strong connection to it - and its history.

"I love the race," continues Alexander. "I'm from Newport, so growing up here I've seen the likes of Ken Read and other local sailors take part, and I've been following it.

"We always hoped that this global race would come to Newport one day, and I follow it all the day - checking the tracker all the time, and the game!"

He continues. "It's neat because I'm an amateur sailor, but also it celebrates Newport the way I remember it.

"I'm excited for the In-Port Race next weekend, it should be fun. I think it's one of the best sailing viewing experiences around."

There's Breakwater Surf Co, temporarily swapping boards for boats. There are clothing stores, restaurants, florists and bars.

In every corner of every street, there are banners and flags, posters and stickers.

Walk around in a Volvo Ocean Race uniform or team colours and you'll be stopped, welcomed and quizzed by curious and enthusiastic locals.

"I'm going to the Race Village this evening," continues Alexander. "I want to photograph the boats, but I'm not sure if I want to be on a boat or on land with all the crowds. It's almost more emotional there.

"This town is so into sailing. Yeah, we've got a small population, but when there's something cool, the whole town shows up!"

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Celebrating Newport Text by Jonno Turner Photos by Ainhoa Sanchez Ask anyone around here and they'll tell you: Newport is all about sailing, sailing and sailing. Oh, and lobster rolls. So it's no surprise that since the Volvo Ocean Race rolled into town, excited fans have been swarming Fort Adams park to soak up the full life at the extreme experience.

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Results from current leg of race

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The Volvo Ocean Race is the world's premier offshore race, an exceptional test of sailing prowess and human endeavour, which started over 37 years ago as the Whitbread Round the World Race.

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3. If time allows, browse the Volvo Ocean Race website

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Our race is all about the men and women bold enough to compete in it. As more teams are announced, and more sailors signed up to sail with them, we'll add profiles, statistics, videos and features that will help you get to know them in the build-up to the race.

Team AkzoNobel were the first to officially announce, more than 15 months before the start of the race. Akzonobel were followed by China's Dongfeng Race Team, returning for a second consecutive race, with French skipper Charles Caudrelier once again at the helm following a podium finish in 2014-15.

MAPFRE have also announced their return to the race. They will announce a skipper at a later date but we already know that overseeing the campaign will be Pedro Campos, who has an unbroken history with the race dating back to the movistar campaign in 2005-06. Spanish boats have competed in eight of the previous 12 editions of the Volvo Ocean Race - formerly the Whitbread Round the World Race - but the country is still looking for a first win. Could this be the year?

This announcement was shortly followed by the announcement of another returning sponsor. Vestas announced they will be returning to the race for a second consecutive edition in partnership with 11th Hour Racing. The team will be led by the American duo of Charlie Enright and Mark Towill who had their first taste of the Volvo Ocean Race back in 2014-15.

Vestas 11th Hour Racing has two core aims: to do well on the water and promote a sustainable message across the world.

Sun Hung Kai/Scallywag representing Hong Kong, the fifth team to join the next edition is backed by Hong Kong-based Seng Huang Lee and Sun Hung Kai & Co. and aims to promote competitive sailing and build a long-lasting youth sailing legacy in Asia.

The team will be skippered by experienced Australian sailor David Witt, who competed in the 1997-98 race onboard Innovation Kvaerner.

Team Turn the Tide on Plastic will be skippered by Britain's Dee Caffari, who will lead a mixed, youth focused team with a strong sustainability message in the Volvo Ocean Race 2017-18. Her campaign, already backed by the Mirpuri Foundation and Ocean Family Foundation, is dedicated to the issue of ocean health.

Team Brunel returns for a second consecutive edition - and fourth Volvo Ocean Race campaign - and is focused on creating opportunities for the next generation. A consortium of Dutch companies including Brunel, Abel, Royal Huisman and EY Team Brunel will support an initiative known as 'Engineering the Future'. Skipper Bouwe Bekking is back at the helm for his eighth attempt at the trophy, and keen to score an elusive first win.

Find out about the teams from the last race here.

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The Volvo Ocean Race is the world's premier offshore race, an exceptional test of sailing prowess and human endeavour, which started over 37 years ago as the Whitbread Round the World Race.

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Highlights from  5,010nm voyage from Itajaí, Brazil to Newport, Rhode Island

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Leg 6. If you thought this 5,010nm voyage from Itajaí, Brazil to Newport, Rhode Island was going to be a piece of cake compared to the epic and extreme Leg 5, you were wrong. Leg 6 saw some supreme sailing conditions, lots of seaweed, and strategy at its best.

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As of May 14, 2015 (9:43)

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Inside Track: Team Vestas Wind update | Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15

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The Team Vestas Wind rebuild is nearing completion at Persico Marine, so Genny checks in with the team for an update on status of boat and crew.

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Persico Marine was chosen to manufacture the moulds, hulls, structural bulkheads, keel boxes and other key parts for the new 65-foot class of monohulls for the 2014-15 Volvo Ocean Race.

This is where the repair for Team Vestas Wind is taking place.

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2. Leg 7 is next:                                       From Newport, R.I.  to Lisbon, Portugal

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2. Leg 7 is next:                                       From Newport, R.I.  to Lisbon, Portugal

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The Volvo Ocean Race is the world's premier offshore race, an exceptional test of sailing prowess and human endeavour, which started over 37 years ago as the Whitbread Round the World Race.

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The Volvo Ocean Race is the world's premier offshore race, an exceptional test of sailing prowess and human endeavour, which started over 37 years ago as the Whitbread Round the World Race.

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Leg 2: Vestas runs aground