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Posted by Brian on 2nd March 2010 at 12:08 AM

Lisbon, Portugal Makes History in Volvo Ocean Race

After a fierce bidding process, Lisbon has been chosen as the first of the European ports for the Volvo Ocean Race, starting from Alicante in the autumn of 2011. Lisbon, located in the west of Portugal, at the point where the river Tagus flows into the Atlantic Ocean, will be the finish of the transatlantic leg of the race during the summer of 2012.

Lisbon Announcement

Shotlist:

00 00 – 00 12 Slate
00 10 – 00 17 Generic race start aerial shots.
00 17 – 00 35 A selection of aerial footage of the boats racing in strong winds.
00 36 – 0055 Aerial reveal of Table Mountain and the City of Cape Town from around Lion's Head
00 43 – 00 52 Feisty onboard shots showing the kind of conditions to be endured by the crews as they take on the transatlantic leg to Lisbon.
00 52 – 01 02 A variety of aerial shots showing various prestigious cities that have historically hosted the event. Lisbon will now sit amongst these.
01 02 END



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