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More than colleagues now…
Blogger: Nicolas Leonard Hello all, it’s Niko in Lorient, the French stopover is finished now, and, as usual we are in Bump out mode. A particular spirit is with us, this is the last stopover for 1/2 of the Volvo IT … Continue reading
Share your story with us!
Blogger: Per Berlin Hi, it’s Per here, with a last request for your help in our deliveries to the 2011-2012 Volvo Ocean Race. The race is coming to an end next week and we want your involvement from a different … Continue reading
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Tagged Facebook, Facebook challenge, mission, Volvo IT, Volvo Ocean Race
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The beginning of the end
Blogger: Dilson Coelho Location: Lorient, France Hello everyone, this is Dilson writing from the Media Center in Lorient France. And I think the title of the blog entry says everything by itself; it is my last stopover, so I can assure … Continue reading
VIP support – mission accomplished!
Blogger: Frank Wang Location: Lisbon, Portugal Lisbon is a very nice and historic city. I’m very excited that I’m working in such a capital city of a European country. In this stopover, Volvo Ocean Race has chosen a Medical Foundation … Continue reading
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Tagged Knut Frostad, Lisbon, Mission IT, Volvo IT, Volvo Ocean Race
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At home in Portugal!
Blogger: Abrão Laranjeira Location: Lisbon, Portugal We are in Europe, but I am feeling very close to home! Brazil was discovered in 1500 by the Portuguese people and that´s the reason we speak the same language. We also share the same … Continue reading
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Tagged Abu Dhabi, Brazil, Camões and Fernando Pessoa, Camper, Fundação Champalimaud, Groupama, Lisbon, Portugal, Portuguese, Volvo IT, Volvo Ocean Race
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Over and out in Miami
Blogger: Niko Leonard Location: Miami, Florida Hello, It’s Niko here in Miami. The stopover is over, and as usual, we are now in the bump out period! This one was hard for our bodies due to the humidity. The temperature … Continue reading
The most challenging stop so far…
Blogger: James McKinnie Location: Miami, Florida Welcome to Miami! “Where every day is like a Mardi Gras, no work all play!” -at least that is what Will Smith says in his famous “Miami” song. But, for the Volvo IT team, … Continue reading
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Tagged Key West, Volvo IT, Volvo Ocean Race, Welcome to Miami, Will Smith's Miami
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A taste of France in Miami!
Blogger: Bruno Theillaumas Location: Miami, Florida Hi ! My name is Bruno Theillaumas and I’m from Lyon, France. This is my first Volvo Ocean Race stopover and I’m very happy to be given the opportunity to jump aboard this great … Continue reading
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Tagged bandwidth, French crepes, Miami, video broadcasting, Volvo IT, Volvo Ocean Race
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Welcome to Miami!
Blogger: Dilson Coelho Location: Miami, Florida, USA We arrived in Miami last week and it was a very difficult weekend to work since we had very heavy rain and also heavy winds. But, we are here to deliver a solution … Continue reading
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Tagged Miami, Miami Heat, Volvo IT, Volvo Ocean Race, Welcome to Miami
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Up close and personal with “Viking” trucks…
Blogger: Per Berlin Location: In transit between Brazil and Sweden Arriving in Brazil is always a fantastic experience; people are friendly and the climate is wonderful. On the schedule for this visit was to help the rest of the crew … Continue reading
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Tagged Brazil, Dicave, Itajai, Santa Catarina, Volvo IT, Volvo Ocean Race, Volvo Truck dealers, Volvo Viking truck
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