Countdown on to Volvo Ocean Race
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Oct
2008
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Sailing enthusiasts might be looking to book last-minute cheap flights to Alicante in time for the start of the Volvo Ocean Race this weekend.
On Saturday, October 4th, the event is scheduled to head out from Alicante on a route which is due to take in India, Singapore and China before arrival at the finish line in St Petersburg, Russia.
Cheap flights to Spain may still be available for those deciding at the last minute to head out to the start line for the 37,000-mile race.
While the other ports along the planned route might seem worth a visit, cheap flights to Alicante could prove the way to arrive in time for the launch date's celebrations.
The festivities are due to include a number of in-port races in addition to the beginning of the main event, the organisers explain.
For those who do not manage to secure cheap flights to Spain in time for the start date, a mobile channel promises to deliver footage to phone handsets, while an online game allows enthusiasts to take part in a virtual version of the race.
Book cheap flights to Alicante online from Jet2.com, the low cost airline.