Come and live life to the full at the Volvo Ocean Race
Village. See life in full colour in the Volvo Ocean Race
Cinema. Feel life at its most dramatic in the Volvo Ocean
Race Simulator, and get to grips with Volvo Ocean Race winch
grinding competition.
Widely regarded as the pinnacle of sailing achievement, the
Volvo Ocean Race is an extraordinary test of seafaring prowess and
human endeavour. Often racing day and night for more than 30 days
at a time, the crews experience enormous tests to their boating
skills, physical endurance and competitive spirit.
The Volvo Ocean Race Experience will bring all the energy of
this extraordinary race to Solent Park with a selection of
interactive features expertly designed to give visitors an insight
into life aboard a Volvo Open 70 yacht:
The Ride
This high adrenaline simulator recreates the sailing conditions
onboard a Volvo Open 70 yacht ploughing through waves at speed.
Strong winds and ocean spray provide a genuine sense of life at the
helm of a racing yacht.
The Dome
The Dome is an impressive cinematic experience with a
difference. Seated inside a large inflatable hemisphere, visitors
are taken behind the scenes of the world class sporting competition
to witness the exhausting realities of life on board.
The Grinding Challenge
This winch grinding challenge gives a taste of the physical
trials aboard a Volvo Open 70 yacht. Visitors can compete against
family and friends – or just the clock – in this test of strength
and technique.
Entrance to the Volvo Ocean Race Village is free to
ticket holders throughout the Show and it can be found in Solent
Park just opposite Tall Ship Lord Nelson
and the Record Breaker Show Stage