News Summary:
The Ocean Race Summit Genova, focusing on "Nudging the New Ocean Society" and ocean protection, convened over 200 participants, including institutional representatives, young activists, researchers, sailors, and cultural operators, at Palazzo Ducale in Genoa on January 28. Previously, on January 24, The Ocean Race confirmed a record-breaking opening leg for its 2027 race, set to depart Alicante, Spain, on January 17, 2027. This 14,000-mile stage to Auckland, New Zealand, will be the longest in the race's 53-year history, notably skipping the traditional Cape Town stopover. The agreement with Alicante is currently expiring. This confirmation followed news on January 21 that Alicante would host the departure of this historic stage. Earlier, on January 23, Auckland was confirmed as a stopover for The Ocean Race, which features fully-crewed, semi-foiling IMOCA 60fters.
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