The Volvo Ocean Race got underway this past weekend, and even now the seven teams that are taking part in the race are en route to their first destination. If you’ve ever wondered what it is like to sail on such a high level, have a look at this video, which gives us a few things we should all know about the sport, which is far more demanding than most understand. These are amazing athletes working together in precision form, which allows them to go incredibly fast across the water. Check it out below.
Kraig is an outdoor and adventure travel writer based in Nashville, TN. Over the course of his career, he has contributed to numerous online and print outlets, including Popular Mechanics, Gear Junkie, Outside Online, National Geographic, Digital Trends, Business Insider, TripSavvy, about.com, and of course The Adventure Blog.
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