Volvo Ocean Race Melbourne Stopover Festival

Bring the whole family down to Victoria Harbour from 27th Dec - 2nd Jan to celebrate the Volvo Ocean Race Melbourne stopover.

The Volvo Ocean Race, considered to be the longest and toughest professional sporting event in the world, will return to the shores of Melbourne, Australia, this summer for the first time in over a decade. From 27 December 2017 to 2 January 2018, the Melbourne Race Village at Victoria Harbour, Docklands will welcome the best sailors from around the globe and play host to a week-long, free public festival. There will be on-and-off water entertainment and action for all ages, music performances and adventure activities, Melbourne’s best food and bars for summer refreshments, as well as exclusive on-boat experiences aboard the incredible, high performance Volvo Ocean 65 yachts.

Official launch of the Volvo Ocean Race Melbourne Stopover. Lord Mayor Robert Doyle

ROUTE: Cape Town to Melbourne will make up Leg 3 of the race.

​Held every three years and spanning eight months, the Volvo Ocean Race is one of the greatest challenges in professional sport. The 2017-2018 edition will take the teams 45,000 nautical miles around the world, across four oceans, touching six continents and 12 landmark Host Cities. Featuring almost three times as much Southern Ocean racing compared to previous editions, the Melbourne stopover will provide vital rest for competitors and an added incentive as double points are on offer for completing the demanding Cape Town to Melbourne race leg.

Official launch of the Volvo Ocean Race Melbourne Stopover. Lord Mayor Robert Doyle

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Volvo Ocean Race Melbourne Stopover Festival​

The Pop-up Village is full of information and fun interactive activities for everyone including VR Regatta a sailboat simulation and Musto Grinding Challenge.

The Hank Marvin Food Trucks have the festival covered with a huge range of food trucks and drinks .

WHEN
 27 December 2017 – 2 January 2018
​TIME
The Festival site is open between 10am and 10pm daily
WHERE
Victoria Harbour in Docklands
COST
Free event

​Come along and  see the incredible Volvo Ocean 65 fleet and the world’s best sailing teams in action, and take in the fun and excitement of free entertainment and festivities on the Harbour.

For more information on the schedule of entertainment and activities, visit www.volvooceanracemelbourne.com 

Victoria Harbour in Docklands
www.victoriaharbour.com.au