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Round the World Racers- Celebrating Christmas at sea on Video

by Compiled by Sail-World on 26 Dec 2011
Christmas celebrations onboard Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing during leg 2 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, Nick Dana/Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing /Volvo Ocean Race http://www.volvooceanrace.org

With three Round the World Races underway at present, plus a non-stop circumnavigation record attempt being attempted by the maxi trimaran Banque Populaire, the sailors have put together various onboard videos to celebrate the occasion.

Groupama Sailing Team during leg 2 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Cape Town, South Africa to Abu Dhabi, UAE. © Yann Riou/Groupama Sailing Team /Volvo Ocean Race http://www.cammas-groupama.com/
Groupama Sailing Team during leg 2 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Cape Town, South Africa to Abu Dhabi, UAE. © Yann Riou/Groupama Sailing Team /Volvo Ocean Race http://www.cammas-groupama.com/


Pablo Arrarte onboard Team Telefonica during leg 2 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Cape Town, South Africa to Abu Dhabi, UAE. © Diego Fructuoso /Team Telefónica/Volvo Ocean Race http://www.volvooceanrace.com
Pablo Arrarte onboard Team Telefonica during leg 2 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Cape Town, South Africa to Abu Dhabi, UAE. © Diego Fructuoso /Team Telefónica/Volvo Ocean Race http://www.volvooceanrace.com


Tony Rae enjoys the moment of opening a christmas present onboard Camper © Hamish Hooper/Camper ETNZ/Volvo Ocean Race
Tony Rae enjoys the moment of opening a christmas present onboard Camper © Hamish Hooper/Camper ETNZ/Volvo Ocean Race


Adam Minoprio reads a christmas card from his girlfriend onbaord Camper © Hamish Hooper/Camper ETNZ/Volvo Ocean Race
Adam Minoprio reads a christmas card from his girlfriend onbaord Camper © Hamish Hooper/Camper ETNZ/Volvo Ocean Race


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