Got it covered

This is your chance to meet and cheer on Team AkzoNobel at the Auckland stopover of the Volvo Ocean Race.

20 September 2017

It’s the ultimate test of performance, human endeavour and winning together. The Volvo Ocean Race 2017-18 starts on the 22nd of October in Alicante, Spain, to take on a gruelling 83,000 kilometres over eight months of intense racing. AkzoNobel has joined forces with Dutch sailor Simeon Tienpont to form team AkzoNobel, with the express aim of winning the prestigious race.

The team highlights AkzoNobel’s focus on sustainable performance, being the best and combining innovation with tradition. They are also the official Boatyard supplier for the next Volvo Ocean Race. All the competing boats will be coated with their International and Awlgrip range of high-performance products.

In partnership with team AkzoNobel, International is offering readers the chance to win a three night, all expenses paid* trip for up to four people to the Auckland stopover of the Volvo Ocean Race from the March 16 to 19, 2018.

The VIP Package includes:

Meet and greet the team
Presentation of the Volvo Ocean Race by a member of team AkzoNobel
Private Boatyard tour
Private tour of the Cross Section
Experience sailing* with team AkzoNobel
Cheer on team AkzoNobel at the leg start to Itijai, Brazil aboard a VIP spectator boat
All return flights and accommodation, including breakfast and dinner*
Transfers to and from the airport, hotel and race village*

There are also three runner-up prizes of a Zhik team AkzoNobel Shore Jacket* up for grabs.

*See online for terms and conditions. Closing date is February 1, 2018.

For more information on this competition and to enter, visit international-yachtpaint.com/en/au/

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