Publisher's Synopsis
With stunning photographs and unprecedented access to the boats and their crews, this chronicle captures the entirety of the 2005-2006 Volvo Ocean Race--the famous and prestigious open-ocean, around-the-world sailing event that occurs once every four years. A complete history of the race, on-board interviews, and a leg-by-leg analysis complement full details on the seven participating teams and their nearly eight-month-long race around the globe.
