Team Sanya

Team Sanya is a Volvo Ocean Race Sailing Team, skippered by Mike Sanderson. A dream tourist destination - Sanya is a tropical island, based in Southern China.

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Congratulations China for winning Gold in the Laser Radial- great result to inspire other young Chinese sailors to get involved in the sport

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Sanya hlghlights: fearlessness and fortitude - Team Sanya - Thank you #VolvoOceanRace!

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The Sanya Lan arrived safely in Alicante, Spain a couple of hrs ago. What will happen from here, we have to wait & see.

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Sanya Lan & her merry crew near final destination - ETA Alicante is Sun morning. Tiger still onboard & v happy with the sundowner rations!

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Big congrats to Dave Swete & Jenny with new arrival & 3 day old Ella.Things looking good for Dave as he also won the Hans Horrevoets award.

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Moose plans return for 2014! http://t.co/3ua8IAID - Fair play Mike, you more than deserve a good crack at it next time!!!

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Update from Bicey"Had Telefonica cross our stern during the afternoon-think they may be headed into Sanxenxo-always a race out here- haha"

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The Sanya Lan left Galway yesterday on her way to Alicante, Spain for storage..delivery Skipper Bicey seems to be enjoying the ride.Nice one

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Sanya sailing team at the Awards Ceremony at the conclusion of The Finale in Galway. Where does Sanya Lan go from here?

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The Hans Horrevoets award for Young Sailor of the Race,given in memory of the Dutch sailor who died in the 2005-06 race,went to David Swete.

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The overall DHL Shore Crew Award went to Team Sanya in acknowledgement of their amazing efforts to keep the Sanya Lan in the race.

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Congratulations to all award winners last night at the Global Village Arena in Galway & Team Sanya were there to pick up a few prizes also>>

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Team Sanya bid farewell to the crowd in Galway. Thanks for the memories guys!

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Tiger shows his appreciation to all the fans out there who supported Team Sanya through think & thin! THANKS TEAM SANYA

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Last day of racing today, emotions running high, friends & family who have been so close for this entire journey will part ways soon.

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Volvo Ocean Race Official Prize Giving at the moment - great to see the teams receiving their just rewards! Well done to all!

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Congratulations to PUMA on a great In-Port race! That's the last of the races & what a fantastic trip it has been. Time to party in Galway!

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Penalty on ADOR, PUMA really flying!

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And the last Race for the V70s is on - GO TEAM SANYA!

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Final scoring/podium opportunity of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12! - start at 1200 UTC (1300 local time). Best of Irish Luck - GO TEAM SANYA!