Global Ocean Race Press Conference - Miami

    Organizers and participants in the first Volvo Ocean Race, a
32,250 nautical mile global sailing event that begins September 23, 2001 will
host a press conference and reception in Miami, March 23.
    The Volvo Ocean Race will feature top sailing syndicates and skippers in a
round-the-world sailing competition that will make one port call in Miami,
(4/17/02 approx.).
    Join Volvo representatives, race officials and Knut Frosted, skipper of
"D' Juice Dragon"... for a race preview, details of syndicate competitors,
tour of replica Volvo Ocean 60-class teeing sailboat and lunch.  For those
interested, a demonstration sail on the "D' Juice Dragon" test boat is
tentatively planned.

  Please contact Rachel Gosnell @ 714 557-3663 to confirm attendance, answer
   questions concerning this event and provide your outerwear jacket size.

                      TIME / LOCATION: 10:00 AM March 23
                        Marriott Hotel, Hong Kong Room
                               11 Brilmell Ave.
                               Miami, FL 33131
                                (305) 374 1224

     For additional Volvo Ocean Race information:  http://www.VolvoOceanRace.org
                            http://www.oceanadventure.org

    Contact:  Freeman/McCue Public Relations 714-557-3663