Home About Cobham Investors Media Products and Services Corporate Responsibility Careers Search 80th Anniversary Escape from Gibraltar There were emotional scenes dockside in Alicante as the seven international teams set off for Cape Town on the first leg of the nine month race around the world. Cheered on by thousands of race fans, the sailors were expected to be at sea for over three weeks. Find out More Who will win? 38,739 nautical miles. Eight cutting-edge racing yachts. Nine legs, nine months and eleven ports. The Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 is one of the toughest, most extreme sporting events in the world and the pinnacle of performance yachting. Find out More Volvo Ocean Race About the Race News and Blog About the Partnership About Cobham SATCOM About Cobham Surveillance HOMECOMMUNICATIONS AND CONNE... VOLVO OCEAN RACE Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 Cobham has been working hard to ensure the Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 is a complete success. Seven teams will race across the world, starting in Alicante in October 2014 and finishing in Gothenburg in June 2015. In what is set to be the biggest and boldest race yet, Cobham SATCOM and Cobham TCS are excited to show you our kit and our capabilities as we bring the race to you. News About the Partnership Meet the Crew Louay's Blog Last Modified: Friday, February 20, 2015:12:16 PM Share This: News ↑ EXPLORE COBHAM CONNECT WITH US Accessibility: Text Only Version Text size: Size 1 | Size 2 | Size 3 Terms of use | Contact Us | Site Map © Cobham plc, Brook Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2BJ, UK. Registered in England & Wales: Number 30470 Cobham Cookie Policy close