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Virtual Volvo Ocean Race

Sail around the world virtually in real time with the volvo ocean race game.  Name and design your own boat and be in with a chance to win a volvo car.  It’s not too late to sign up as you can discount your worst 3 legs. Our yacht is called “men from mars”.  Website is www.volvooceanracegame.org.

Comments and Feedback

  1. Phil Knowd 29th November, 2008 - 4:43 am

    Glad to say that we finished in the top 5000 of over 84000 competitors, whilst holding down the day job.

  2. Webmaster 10th December, 2008 - 4:48 pm

    Good work Phil!

    Did you beat your local competitor in the end?

  3. Phil Knowd 13th December, 2008 - 11:26 pm

    Cheers, yep beat all the friends this time at least. Leg 3 started so let’s hope we get lucky again!!

  4. Phil Knowd 28th December, 2008 - 5:13 pm

    Finished in the top 4000 on leg three, so far, so good…

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