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The Ocean Race relocation to Porto

Overview

The Ocean Race is transitioning its global headquarters and primary starting port from Alicante, Spain, to Porto, Portugal. Alicante will host the regatta for the final time on January 17, 2027, ending a partnership that began in 2008. During its tenure, the event reportedly generated an economic impact exceeding 500 million euros, attracted over 1.6 million visitors, and supported approximately 8,011 permanent jobs.

Porto has secured a long-term agreement to serve as the race headquarters and starting point through 2040. This partnership includes a Special Race in 2028 and full editions of the round-the-world race in 2030, 2034, and 2038. The initiative aims to establish Porto as a maritime hub for ocean science and the blue economy, featuring plans for an Ocean Museum and the conversion of the Kasa da Praia building into operational headquarters.

Entities

The Ocean Race · Porto · Alicante · Deloitte · Richard Brisius

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Alicante to lose The Ocean Race after significant economic impact

    Alicante will host its final The Ocean Race departure on January 17, 2027, following an economic impact of over 500 million euros and millions of visitors over six editions.

  2. [SPORTS] 13 sources
    Porto to host The Ocean Race headquarters and starts until 2040

    Porto will become the global headquarters and starting port for The Ocean Race through 2040, succeeding Alicante, Spain, as the regatta's primary Atlantic base.

Sources

21noticias.com · alicanteplaza.es · clubracer.be · cmjornal.xl.pt · correiodamanhacanada.com · diariodealicante.net · dinheirovivo.pt · maisfutebol.iol.pt · moncloa.com · nauticadigital.com · observador.pt · pressmare.it · regatanews.com.br · rr.pt · todoalicante.es