2014 - 15 Volvo Ocean Race Leg 1 - Virtual race winner announced

by Jonno Turner on 8 Nov 2014 2014 - 15 Volvo Ocean Race Leg 1: Well, that's it - all of the Volvo Ocean 65s are now safely docked in South Africa after nearly a whole month at sea.

But, don't forget, there are some other boats docked in the V&A Waterfront - well, the virtual reality version of the V&A Waterfront.

Arriving into South Africa just three hours and 47 minutes after the real Leg 1 winners Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing, the Leg 1 winner of the Virtual Volvo Ocean Race is now moored up to the digital dock.

The winner? A Swedish boat, 'XC Race'. The skipper? Mikael Rydberg.

The Göteborg resident was the first of all the game players to reach Cape Town - sailing a massive 7972.33 nm in 25 days, six hours and 57 minutes.

A long leg, yes - but it was all worth it, as Mikael now wins an invitation to the Abu Dhabi stopover of the real race, including transportation and half-board accommodation on site including two 4* hotel nights.

Second and third place were taken by French campaigners - Jean François Simoneau, onboard tinifon@TPN, arrived just 90 seconds later than the winner to grab the runner-up spot. You've won a Musto VOR Alicante Jacket.

And finally, La Sémillante, skippered by Hervé Guéret, docked just 81 seconds after their compatriots. You've won a Musto VOR small carryall bag.

Congratulations to all players - and don't forget, the next leg starts on November 19, when the boats depart Cape Town for Abu Dhabi.