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Volvo Ocean Race - Adventures of a Sailor Girl in Newport

by Nic Douglass on 27 May 2015
Nic_Douglass_The Sailor Girl climbs back in her VX One after falling in at the Newport stopover - John Lincourt Photography Nic Douglass http://www.adventuresofasailorgirl.com
As the Volvo Ocean Race boats are approaching the next stopover of Lisbon, here is the video of the Sailor Girl's on water adventure for the in port race and start in Newport, Rhode Island.

Includes all the on water action to re-live what it was like for the spectators and racers, as well as her own little 'adventure' right in front of the main crowd... As pictured!!!

Nic_Douglass_The Sailor Girl taking some time to reflect on how cold the Atlantic is! - John Lincourt Photography © Nic Douglass http://www.adventuresofasailorgirl.com
Nic_Douglass_The Sailor Girl taking some time to reflect on how cold the Atlantic is! - John Lincourt Photography © Nic Douglass http://www.adventuresofasailorgirl.com






Nic is a former two-time World and six-time Australian champion in the Tasar class, and has competed in women's match racing on the Olympic and world circuit. For more information on the Sailor Girl's adventures head to www.nicdouglass.org or find her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/sailorgirl218.

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