Volvo Ocean Race announcement: Live from Auckland

3:26 AM Wed 31 Mar 2010 GMT

'Peter Lester announcing the Volvo Ocean Race Stopover' Richard Gladwell Click Here to view large photo

Sail-World is coming to you live from the Viaduct Basin ahead of the announcement of the Auckland stopover for the Volvo Ocean Race. We hope to present a live commentary on what is happening.

Peter Lester is MC'ing the event. Knut Frostad is addressing the gathering by video.

Mayor John Banks has spoken about the impact of the Round the World races on Auckland and the support expected for the stopover.

The Hon Maurice Williamson, for the Government has emphasized the importance of the stopover to the New Zealand marine industry and the legacy it will leave.

The stopover for Auckland is confirmed

by Richard Gladwell

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