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Nine legs, nine countries and 32,700 miles |
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The Volvo Ocean Race, sometimes described as the "Everest" of ocean races, takes its fleet around the world in 32,700 miles.
Despite economic pressures to visit Asia - which boasts profitable business markets but unsuitable wind conditions - the race follows the classic trade routes.
It begins in Southampton on 23 September and is projected to end in Kiel on 9 June 2002.
In between, the nine legs vary hugely in length, but are scored equally, with the winner of each notching eight points, the second-placed boat getting seven points and so on.
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