{"id":4453,"date":"2012-06-27T10:07:05","date_gmt":"2012-06-27T10:07:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/taylorwimpeyspain.com\/blog\/?p=4453"},"modified":"2012-06-27T10:09:14","modified_gmt":"2012-06-27T10:09:14","slug":"new-visitor-attraction-launches-at-volvo-ocean-races-alicante-hq","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/taylorwimpeyspain.com\/blog\/new-visitor-attraction-launches-at-volvo-ocean-races-alicante-hq\/","title":{"rendered":"New visitor attraction launches at Volvo Ocean Race&#8217;s Alicante HQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Museo Volvo Ocean Race, a visitor attraction allowing visitors to experience the challenges faced by elite sailors competing in the Volvo Ocean Race, has opened in Alicante, Spain.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/taylorwimpeyspain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/989537_607514.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4454\" title=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/taylorwimpeyspain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/989537_607514-e1340791430390.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"530\" height=\"397\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The new museum is located at the headquarters of the Volvo Ocean Race headquarters and has been designed by Cheshire, UK-based consultancy, Mather and Co.<\/p>\n<p>Visitors of all ages will have the opportunity to see race action unfold from within the high-tech Race Control Room, which monitors the nine-month, 39,000-nautical mile race.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/db6uc7QglZs\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"470\" height=\"250\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Interactive touch-screen panels examine the history of the race; life on board the competing vessels; marine ecosystems around the world; and telecommunications among other themes.<\/p>\n<p>A changing programme of exhibitions is also planned for Museo Volvo Ocean Race, which is located at the port of Alicante&#8217;s former maritime station.<\/p>\n<p>Mather and Co initially helped with the theming and graphic enhancement of offices at the race headquarters, before helping to create a fully immersive and interactive environment.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/taylorwimpeyspain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/479886_457493.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4455\" title=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/taylorwimpeyspain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/479886_457493-e1340791568866.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"530\" height=\"397\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Alberto Fabra, president of the Valencian regional government, said: &#8220;The Volvo Ocean Race has helped the city of Alicante gain recognition throughout the world.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;People will learn about the effort of the competitors in the race, which should serve as a stimulus for all those coming to visit us. 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