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Glenn BOURKE, CEO of the Volvo Ocean Race, said, 'We are honoured that His Royal Highness has chosen to make an official visit to Sanxenxo. The crew members will relish the prospect of talking with him, given that he is an avid sailor. Who knows, he may even pass on a couple of tips for dealing with the tricky wind conditions we experience here in the bay. Being no stranger to elite yacht racing, I'm sure he will be impressed by the Volvo Open 70s.

'This is an exciting development for the race and for Galicia. It will add significantly to the high profile the Volvo Ocean Race already commands in the region as we build up to the start of the in-port race in Sanxenxo on 5 November and the start of the ocean leg in Vigo seven days later.'

He concluded, 'We have met with the Royal House and are busy making preparations to ensure everything is in place for his visit.'

The King is extremely supportive of the Volvo Ocean Race; he hosted a reception at the Royal Palace in 2003 when Galicia was officially announced as the start port for the 2005-2006 race.

His list of sailing credits include; runner up at the 2003 Admiral's Cup, winner of the Spanish IMS Championships as well as being a regular competitor in the IMS and Transpac circuit.

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