Mária Klimeš

The Ocean Race (meeting a legend) Any other Ocean Race fans out there? The Ocean Race, formerly known as Volvo Ocean Race, is one of the greatest and toughest round the world sailing challenges held every 3-4 years since 1973. Each edition of the race lasts several months and teams of professional sailors face extreme weather conditions and rough seas while sailing across continents. 🌍🌧️💨🌊 Throughout the race, multiple stopovers are held in cities around the world, where race villages are set up for the general public. Back in 2018 we flew to Gothenburg, Sweden, and visited the race village. 🇸🇪 We learned all about teams and their skippers, met the Ocean Race legend face to face (Bouwe Bekking🙀) and had a look at the actual race boats. Learned a lot about the ever growing problem of plastic pollution. We explored the boats and imagined what it must be like for the sailors while racing. Tested our strength in the Musto grinding challenge. 😅💪🏼 Last but not least saw in-port race and start of another leg. If you ever get a chance to experience the Ocean race, go ahead! Memories for life. The race is nowadays open for two classes of yachts: 60foot IMOCAs and 65foot VO65s. Next year, the Ocean Race Europe edition is scheduled to start on 10th of August in Germany and planned to finish in the beautiful Boka Bay in Montenegro. We've sailed to Montenegro few years back. I guess it's time to return. 😉