Velux 5 Oceans Yacht Race - BEGINS

Today it's officially BON VOYAGE from La Rochelle, France for the sailing elite that are competing in the newest Around-the-World-Alone sailboat race. Charleston's own BRAD VAN LIEW is crossing the start line today in his sailboat LE PINGOUIN and will represent the UNITED STATES in the exciting endeavor. Lowcountry Outdoors will expand coverage to a GLOBAL level to bring you the consolidated updates on this race as OCEAN FATE warrants. Considering that Charleston will be a PORT OF CALL for the Velux 5 Oceans race route in early 2011, the patrons of the Lowcountry will want to be in the know of how we can support the event: Just as we did during the former BOC CHALLENGE and the AROUND ALONE races. Just before the start of the race Van Liew's LAZARUS PROJECT picked up an important corporate sponsor from CAPE WIND, a green wind-power company. To read more about the endorsement and to stay in touch with Van Liew's campaign visit www.OceanRacing.org or www.velux5oceans.com.

PhotoByJeffDennis: Brad Van Liew stands with Sir Robin Knox-Johnston

For prior Velux 5 Oceans blog entries click here.