Volvo Ocean Race – the biggest yacht race in the world and one of the largest sporting event across the world- sails its way for the first time on Indian shores. An ultimate mix of world class sporting competition and on the edge adventure, Volvo Ocean Race is a unique blend of onshore glamour with offshore drama and endurance. The eight yachts will challenge the vociferous tides and dock at India’s coast Kochi, the first Asian port, from the 3rd to the 13th of December, before starting leg three to Sentosa Island in Singapore. The Cochin Port Trust, which will be responsible for organizing the stopover, with the full backing of the Kerala Tourism Department. Read the rest of this entry »