Cyclone-strength winds in the South China Sea have forced Volvo Ocean Race organisers to consider delaying a leg start for the first time.
England cricketers Graeme Swann and Alastair Cook were both out for ducks yesterday - as they joined Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing onboard Azzam before diving into the Gulf.
Ian Walker, skipper of Abu Dhabi's Volvo Ocean Race entry, Azzam, believes the UAE capital could one day host 'the greatest show on earth'.
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Stand Up Paddlers can get involved in the action with free daily Stand Up Paddleboarding sessions at the Volvo Ocean Race Destination Village.
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