That’s a wrap! After 12 days of fun in Newport , the Volvo Ocean Race restarted on May 17 with a giant flotilla of pleasure boats escorting the six racing yachts out of Narragansett Bay. The sight of such cutting-edge sailing machines passing by Castle Hill was unlike anything that’s been seen in Newport since 1983, when the America’s Cup left the City by the Sea.
USHarbors’ friend Tyler Fields, a talented maritime photographer, was on the water for the sendoff and shared his great action shots. These Volvo Ocean Race sailors are professional athletes — but you can tell that they had fun in Newport !
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The all-women crew on Team SCA make their way past Castle Hill.
Photos of Volvo Ocean Race Delivers On Its Promise in Newport

The multinational crew aboard Dongfeng has proven to be a fierce competitor, even after losing their mast on Leg 5.

Ocean racing has become long-distance match racing, thanks to the one-design rule for Volvo Ocean 65s.

The Newport stopover afforded pleasure-boaters the chance to witness Grand Prix yacht racing up-close and personal.

All the crews, including Alvimedica's onboard reporter Amory Ross, at far right, enjoy snapping and sharing photos of their own.