IN DEPTH: Vestas' new sails pitch

A team backed by global wind group Vestas will take part in the planet’s toughest yachting challenge, the Volvo Ocean Race, from October — sailing roughly 72,000km around the world and visiting 11 countries on its eight-month journey.

The Vestas vessel undergoing structural checks
The Vestas vessel undergoing structural checks
Published 4 September 2014, 09:22Updated 4 September 2014, 09:22
Middle East & AfricaIn Depth