Alicante to start next race GÖTEBORG, SWEDEN-(22-6-2006) Volvo Ocean Race 2008-2009 Things are moving fast with the next edition of the Volvo Ocean Race. Following the announcement in Gothenburg that there would be another race starting in 2008 and sailing a new route from a new start port, today Glenn Bourke, joined by President of the region of Valencia, Francisco Camps confirmed the port of Alicante will host the start of the 2008/2009 race. Read more