The VELUX 5 OCEANS Race is a round-the-world single-handed yacht race, sailed in stages, managed by Clipper Ventures Plc since 2000. Its current name comes from its main sponsor, VELUX, an international company based in Denmark that sells Roof windows, skylights, Vertical windows, Thermal solar energy, blinds, sunscreening. Originally known as the BOC Challenge, for the title sponsor BOC Gases, the first edition was in 1982. In the late 1990s the race was renamed the Around Alone, the 2006-2007 edition ran under its current name.
This event is the longest race for individuals in any sport; its course has changed over the years.
Read more about VELUX 5 Oceans Race: Overview, The VELUX 5 Oceans 2010-11
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