At the end of February, it was surprisingly announced that Team New Zealand would be competing in the Volvo Ocean Race 2014 in cooperation with the Spanish team Campos. However, the schedule was apparently too tight, with the race around the world starting on 4 October this year. Now the Cancellation The New Zealanders are not in the Volvo Ocean Race after all.
"Time was against us," says Grant Dalton, Team Principal of the New Zealanders. Furthermore, "Team New Zealand exists to win the America's Cup". This goal is now the main focus.
In the Volvo Ocean Race 2011/12, the Kiwis sailed to second place as Team Camper. This unfinished business, it was said in February, should now be settled. After second place in the 34th America's Cup, however, another revenge is due. And the Cup is now more important to Grant Dalton's team.
Did the Organiser of the Volvo Ocean Race The cancellation of the New Zealanders is a bitter setback. With Alvimedica, Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing, Team Brunel, Dongfeng Racing Team and the women's team SCA, only five competitors remain in the race.
Michael Rinck
Redakteur Test & Technik
