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Round the World Yacht Race sets sail
Last Modified: 12 Oct 2008
By:
Sue Turton
The Volvo Ocean round the world yacht race set off from Alicante earlier. Eight crews will battle the high seas over the coming months in what is perhaps the world's most demanding team sporting event.
Sue Turton was in Alicante to see the beginning of the race.








