Volvo Ocean Race 2008-2009 in Kochi

The much awaited historical event in the history of Kochi is fast approaching. Volvo Ocean Race – the most prestigious around –the- world marathon ocean yacht racing competition, will be stopping over in Kochi (Cochin) for the first time ever in its entire racing history. The Cochin Port Trust is all geared-up to be the host for this up coming event.

The race is scheduled to commence in October 2008 from Alicante in Spain and expected to cover more than 39,000 nautical miles and 11 ports across the globe to finish at St. Petersburg

Volvo Ocean Race, started in 1972, with just about 17 race yachts carrying 167 crew members from Portsmouth, UK, has now turned into a complete global extravaganza constituting teams drawn from across the globe. Seven teams from countries like USA, Australia, Brazil, Argentina, Holland, Sweden and Spain have already enrolled in this race.

Considered to be one of the toughest of adventure sports, this race involves some of the longest legs through treacherous seas and demands highest endurance skills from its participants. Due to its very challenging nature, Volvo Ocean Race is also considered the ultimate in extreme adventure sports.

The Kochi stopover is expected to be from December 3, 2008 to December 13, 2008. Several activities are planned jointly by the Cochin Port Trust and the Kerala State Tourism Department during this time. This event is expected to have a great impact in the socio-economic status of the country as a whole and Kochi in particular and is going to be an excellent chance for Kochi to be acknowledged as one of the much sought after leisure tourism destinations in the world.

Come, be a part of a historical event… Come to Kochi, we are ready for you. For all your needs please contact us…………