LISBON PRACTICAL MEDIA GUIDE 31October - 5 November 2017 volvooceanrace.com
Dear Media, This is a practical guide to the media facilities at the Race Village. The official Media Guide for the Volvo Ocean Race 2017-18 can be found here http://www.volvooceanrace.com/en/media/en.html There are many ways to follow the Volvo Ocean Race online, via our App and our social media channels, and there are many other tools and assets the media can access. Media Hub A central source of information about the race, results, history, the sailors. Image Library An archive of photos from our photographers and the Onboard Reporters on each boat. Broadcast Room Where broadcast media can access Video News Releases, live conferences with the boats, video from the Onboard Reporters and more. Press Releases & Video News Releases Alerts Sign-up for press releases, Video News Release alerts, Best Videos & Images alerts or Feature Opportunities. All media enquiries: press@volvooceanrace.com 2
How to find us Race Village Avenida de Brasilia Doca de Pedrouços (formerly known as Doca Pesca_ 1400-038 Lisboa 3
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Key information for Lisbon Race Village Media accreditation Please sign up to media accreditation prior to your arrival at the Lisbon Race Village. You can do this by filling in your details on the following link: volvooceanrace-accreditation.com. To speed up this process, you can additionally send an email to press@volvooceanrace.com with an attached letter of assignment. On the day that you arrive at the Race Village, please collect your accreditation from the accreditation centre. Please ensure that you have your ID with you. Please note, we can accept accreditation on the day, however the process may take some time. We strongly advise that you sign up prior to your arrival. Press Boat Allocation We have a number of places available on our press/photo boats. Press boats will be available for the In Port Race and Leg Start. Please apply for a place on the press boats at the Media Centre. The cut-off time to apply for a place on a press boat is 1600 CEST on the day prior to the In Port Race and the Leg 1 start. Places are granted upon merit of the the media assignment. The decision on press boat places is made by the Organising Authority. Media Centre Opening Hours (local time) 28 October - 5 November: 0900 to 2200 6 November: 0900 to 1300 Race Schedule LISBON ACTIVITY 29.10.17 ETA of fleet 31.10.17 Race Village opens 1000 1.11.17 Practice Race / start time 1430 2.11.17 Pro-Am Races 1 & 2 / start time 1430 & 1530 3.11.17 Skippers Press Conference / start time 1000 3.11.17 In-Port Race / start time 1400 5.11.17 Leg 2 start Lisbon to Cape Town / start time 1400 ETA Estimated time of arrival Practice Race Rehearsal race for the In-Port Race Pro-Am Race Sailing race for hospitality guests In-Port Race Official regatta within the In-Port Race Series 5
1 Race Village Entrance 3 Team Bases 5 The Globe 2 Accreditation Centre 4 Volvo Pavilion 6 Sailors Terrace Media Centre 6
Other Infos: VO65 sailing: On Wednesday, 1 November we have a number of places available for media to go on board the racing boats for the Practice Race starting at 1400 local time. Please email amy.monkman@volvooceanrace.com to register your interest (places are limited). M32 catamaran sailing: On Wednesday, 1 November we have a number of spots available for media to go sailing on the M32 catamaran. Please email amy.monkman@volvooceanrace.com to register your interest (places are limited). Tour of a Volvo Ocean 65: On Saturday, 4 November we can offer a tour of a VO65 for up to 9 guests. Tour 1 on Team Brunel between 1020-1100 and Tour 2 on Dongfeng Race Team between 1520-1600. Please email amy.monkman@volvooceanrace.com to register your interest. Safety & security - your equipment and personal possessions are your responsibility. Volvo Ocean Race S.L.U. take no responsibility for loss or damage. Disclaimer - if you go on the water on board a boat, you will be required to sign a disclaimer form. We will require an ID number (passport, NIE) and details of an emergency contact person. Parking Limited parking is available for accredited media. Please contact rodrigo.rato@volvooceanrace.com for more information. 7
Contact: General enquiries press@volvooceanrace.com Volvo Ocean Race S.L.U. Muelle nº10 de Levante Puerto de Alicante 03001 Alicante, Spain volvooceanrace.com Rodrigo Moreira Rato (POR) rodrigo.rato@volvooceanrace.com Amy Monkman( ENG) amy.monkman@volvooceanrace.com Hugo Chartier ( FRA) hugo.chartier@volvooceanrace.com 10