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	nemith volvo is proud to offer the mobility by nemith Program.  We ask that you take a few moments to familiarize yourself with the program and understand the huge potential of this growing market. When you combine the aging population with the number of people with disabilities and caregivers, there is a market potential of 87 million customers. This is a call to action to be prepared to help your mobility customers by providing a Volvo that can meet their needs for safety, versatility and mobility.
	Mobility by nemith Volvo Program Information Easy to use, downloadable Mobility by nemith Volvo Customer Flier, just click on the box "Click Here to Download Customer Flier" and print as many as you would like.  Distribute to your customers or print one to display as a small poster. offers up to a maximum of $1,000 assistance toward adaptive equipment and up to $200 for alert hearing devices. All model year 2008, 2009 and 2010 vehicles reported and retailed as new and properly RDR'd during the program period of January 6, 2009 through January 5, 2010 are eligible. Help your customers with the vehicle modification process. A downloadable State Directory will provide additional information to locate places for vehicle modification prescriptions and completion.
	Mobility by Volvo Claim Process Obtain Claim Form - Either you or the customer obtains a Claim Form from the Mobility by Volvo Center, 1-800-803-5222. Complete Claim Form - Mail the completed Claim Form, with copies of the Volvo Sales Agreement, paid adaptive equipment/modifier's invoice and medical documentation (if required) to the Mobility by Volvo Center.       Mobility by Volvo Center       P.O. Box 312290       Detroit, MI 48231 Verification - Mobility by Volvo Center verifies that all information is received. Payment - Customer receives check directly from the Mobility by Volvo Center. Record Keeping - Keep all documents in the customer's sales jacket:  Mobility by Volvo Claim Form  Modifier's Paid Invoice copy  Original medical documentation - If required program representative will notify you. Customer Copies - Give the customer copies of the completed Claim Form and other documents.
	a Volvo and a free european vacation to order your overseas volvo delivery contact adam field, tony ricciardi  518.785.8531 ext 223 or 226 nemithsells@aol.com Volvo Overseas Delivery Take a vacation where the souvenir is part of an unforgettable experience. Purchase any new Volvo within the Volvo Overseas Delivery Program and you'll discover a truly unique way to buy a car, as well as a truly unique way to travel around Europe.Over the years, hundreds of Volvo owners have participated in the program. Take a moment to meet a few of them and hear their stories.  How does Overseas Delivery work? It's this simple: Step #1 Order the Volvo of your choice from your local Volvo Retailer. Step #2 Pick up your new Volvo at the Gothenburg Factory Delivery Center or at any official delivery location. We will register your new car for your stay in Europe and walk you through the process of getting European insurance, as well as provide you with the protection of the Volvo On Call Service. Step #3 Test your Volvo out on the roads of Sweden, either with one of our spectacular tours or on your own. Then head anywhere you please in Europe. Step #4 Drop off your Volvo in Gothenburg or any official drop-off location. We'll ship it to you and take care of all the problems that make importing a car difficult, from excise taxes to import duties. Still need convincing? When you purchase any new Volvo through our Overseas Delivery Program, you'll receive a variety of added incentives. Purchase a Volvo, Get a Vacation Take a vacation where the souvenir is part of an unforgettable experience. Purchase any new Volvo within the Volvo Overseas Delivery Program and you'll discover a truly unique way to buy a car, as well as a truly unique way to travel around Europe. Here's what's included: Two round-trip tickets with Scandinavian Airlines A free first class hotel night in Gothenburg, Sweden Savings off the U.S. MSRP on U.S.-model Volvos (varies by model) Free shipping to your U.S. Volvo dealer How does Overseas Delivery work? It's this simple: ONE: Order the Volvo of your choice from nemith Volvo  TWO: Pick up your new Volvo at the Gothenburg Factory Delivery Center or at any official delivery location in Europe. THREE: Test your Volvo out on the roads of Sweden, either with one of our spectacular tours or on your own. Then head anywhere you please in Europe. FOUR: Drop off your Volvo in Gothenburg or any official drop-off location in Europe. We'll ship it to nemith volvo in latham,ny and take care of all the paperwork involved when importing a car, from excise taxes to import duties. Available Cars The following Volvo models are available for Overseas Delivery: Model Year 2010: Volvo S40 Volvo S80Volvo V50Volvo V70Volvo XC60Volvo XC70Volvo XC90Volvo XC90 R-DesignVolvo C70Volvo C30 If you're a tourist, a diplomat, or in the military, you can have your new Volvo delivered to any one of 13 European destinations, drive it during your stay there, and then have it delivered to your home in the U.S. after you return. If you're an expatriate, you can only purchase a U.S. specification Volvo for direct shipment to the U.S.Another great advantage of the Volvo Overseas Delivery offer is the possibility to fully customize your car*.  This means that colors, wheels, interiors, inlays, etc. previously only available in Europe are now also available on your custom ordered Volvo Overseas Delivery car. Select one of the links above for more information *Certain limitations apply, see dealer for details. Overseas Delivery-Tourist Program To be eligible for the Overseas Delivery Program as part of our tourist program, you must be a U.S. resident and have both a valid driver's license and a passport. You must also be at least 18 years old. Although we're sure you could spend a lifetime exploring Europe, you must bring your new Volvo back to the United States within six months of taking European delivery to remain exempt from a levy of the EU VAT (25% of purchase price in Swedish krona) by the Swedish tax authorities. Benefits of the Tourist Program Enjoy the vacation of a lifetime The ability to travel at your own pace  No need for rental car expenses and rental car return restrictions (from one country to another) Up to approximately 8% savings (varies by model) off the U.S. MSRP on U.S.-model Volvos Roundtrip tickets for 2 to Europe One free hotel night in Gothenburg, Sweden, the home of Volvo Fifteen day European Car Insurance coverage, including Swedish temporary registration Experience the unique atmosphere and service at the Factory Delivery Center in Gothenburg, Sweden An exciting Volvo factory tour, visit to the Volvo Cars Brand Experience Center or a visit to the Volvo Museum Extensive complimentary home shipment services valid for 6 months U.S. Customs Duty, port clearance fees and inland transportation to your U.S. Volvo retailer are included in purchase price Complimentary Hotel Stay If you take delivery of your new Volvo at the Volvo Factory Delivery Center in Gothenburg, Sweden, you will receive a one-night hotel stay in Gothenburg free of charge. Hotels will be designated by Volvo and are subject to availability.Rountrip Travel Offer-Two Complimentary Round Trip Flights  Purchase any new Volvo* via the Volvo Overseas Delivery Program and you'll receive two complimentary, roundtrip flights to Europe on Scandinavian Airlines (SAS). This special offer also includes: Access to the Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) business lounges in the U.S. One nights' stay at the Radisson SAS in Gothenburg, Sweden To take advantage of this offer or for more information ask nemith  Volvo . * Limited Availability - The tickets can only be used for picking up your new Volvo in Europe on the confirmed delivery date.Important Disclosures:  Restrictions apply. All travel reservations must be made at a Volvo assigned travel agency within 15 days of receiving the Order Confirmation Package, or voucher is invalid. All travel must be completed within six months of confirmed Volvo delivery date in Europe. Two free Economy Class round-trip tickets on SAS is a limited-time offer. Transatlantic seating available in Business Class or Economy Extra on SAS operated flights at an additional charge and subject to availability. No mileage or incentive points can be used to upgrade. Both tickets must be for the same itinerary. No exceptions. Unused portions of the ticket are not redeemable for cash or services and may not be reserved for future use. This offer includes a single domestic flight leg in the Continental U.S. via United or Continental Airlines in each direction in order to connect to an SAS operated flight and gateway in North America. No code-shares permitted. No domestic stopovers. Air transportation subject to availability. Air carriers' terms and conditions apply. Fare restrictions apply. Corporate Travel Management Group and Volvo Cars of North America, LLC are not responsible if voucher is lost or stolen. Please see your Volvo retailer for complete details Volvo Overseas Delivery not only gives you the chance to pick up your Volvo from where it was made, but also offers you discounted travel options as well. These offers apply to tourists only and change every few months, so be sure to check back regularly for the very latest deals.  And don't forget to take advantage of the unique opportunity to customize your car through Volvo Overseas Delivery. Flight & Hotel Specials What could be better than exploring Europe in a brand-new Volvo? Exploring Europe in your brand new Volvo and receiving a generous travel offer. Order your next Volvo through the Volvo Overseas Delivery Program and these, as well as other added incentives, could be yours. Generous Travel Offers Place a tourist order via the Overseas Delivery Program and you will receive a generous travel offer compliments of Volvo. Travel arrangements must be made through the Volvo-assigned travel agency. Special Gothenburg Hotel Rates* If you plan to stay in Gothenburg, you can also take advantage of special hotel rates. The following hotels are available through our travel agency. Please note that the Factory Delivery Center staff cannot assist making any travel reservations. *If you pick up your new Volvo from our official Gothenburg Factory Delivery Center (FDC), you will enjoy a whole host of enviable benefits, including special hotel rates. In order to assist you in the best possible way delivering your new Volvo the FDC staff can not help you making any travel reservations. Radisson SAS Scandinavia Hotel Sodra Hamngatan 59-65 S-40124 Gothenburg Phone: +46 31 758 50 00 Fax: 46 31 758 50 01 Take Your Volvo to Germany with Stena Line Cruise Start your car journey to Europe in luxury. Park your new Volvo on board a floating hotel as you travel between Gothenburg and Kiel. Relax with great food and drink, enjoy the entertainment, go shopping and find some great bargains. But best of all, sleep easy and wake up fully refreshed to face the autobahn. Europe is just a few hours away. Two sister vessels operate on this route - the Stena Germanica and Stena Scandinavica. Depart Gothenburg 7:00 p.m., arrive Kiel 9:00 a.m. Depart Kiel 7:00 p.m., arrive Gothenburg 9:00 a.m. Ordering Your New Volvo Ordering your new Volvo as part of the Overseas Delivery Program couldn't be easier. Simply contact your nearest Volvo retailer using the retailer locator and they'll guide you through the entire process.  There are a few steps you will need to take care of when ordering your Volvo at the dealership: You will fill out an order form, a Swedish Application for temporary registration, and a Power of Attorney form You will need to submit a $2,000 deposit.You will need to provide a photocopy of your Passport, and your Driver's License. In about 15 working days after this, Volvo will send an order confirmation package, which includes the Order Confirmation for your car order. The Confirmation will also show your order number and scheduled delivery date, as well as instructions for organizing travel through our Travel Department, and information on your specified delivery point. You have 15 days from the date you receive your Order Confirmation Package to finalize your travel booking, and up to six months from the date of your vehicle delivery in Europe to complete your vacation. Final Payment is due at the Retailer 30 days before delivery (pick up.) Make sure you bring the final payment receipt or contract copy obtained from your Volvo retailer when taking delivery of your car in Europe. Proof of payment is required. You may also find our checklist helpful for purchasing a car through our Overseas Delivery Program. Picking Up Your Volvo Get treated like Swedish royalty when you come to pick up your Volvo. Here's what happens on the big day.   Arrival A Volvo driver picks you up at the airport and at your hotel the following morning. You can just relax and enjoy a warm welcome at the Volvo Factory Delivery Center where your new custom-built car will be waiting for you. Check-in Once at the home of Volvo you are welcomed by our English-speaking staff. You will have time to relax after your long trip, and you can enjoy the exclusive state-of-the-art facilities. Delivery When the big moment comes your personal delivery specialist will assist you all the way. First a quick review of the necessary documentation. Then our specially trained staff will help you familiarize yourself with all the exciting features of your new Volvo. Lunch For a first taste of Sweden, welcome to the Volvo Factory Delivery Center restaurant and our famous Swedish meatballs. Factory tour Visit the birthplace of your Volvo. Experience the care and quality that goes into creating your new car, we offer English-speaking tours of the factory or the Volvo Cars Brand Experience Center. The factory reserves the right to close for visits without prior notice, for instance during model changeovers and the summer vacation period. Departure In the afternoon you're on the road to new adventures. Why not experience more of Scandinavia with one of our tours? Please note: changes in the order of your day's program may occur.   Driving in Europe  Overseas Delivery is specifically designed to make driving your Volvo in Europe as easy as possible. Registration, insurance, servicing - it's all taken care of. All you have to do is cross the t's and dot the i's. Leaving Sweden When you leave Sweden for Denmark or the Continent, you can go on to the Stena Line ferries which is a comfortable and relaxing way to ease yourself into your European vacation. Or you can enjoy your new Volvo all the way to continental Europe by taking the Oeresund Bridge. The bridge connects Sweden with Denmark and is about 5 miles long. This makes it the longest cable stayed main span bridge in the world for both road and rail traffic. Registration Since you will be taking your new Volvo out for its first drive, you will need to have it registered. To make this process as effortless as possible, your Volvo retailer will help you fill out the European vehicle registration form when you order your new Volvo. Once that's done, you can leave the rest to us.    Swedish Traffic Signs Safety is at the heart of everything Volvo does. To make your visit to Sweden as safe as possible, we've created a downloadable guide to Swedish road signs.  Service Whether you're exploring country roads in the south of France or testing out Germany's autobahns, you're probably not far from a Volvo service center. If your Volvo needs service or repair, simply show your service book and warranty at any Volvo-approved service facility to cover the work. 6-Month, Unlimited Mileage, Worldwide Warranty: The factory warranty on cars sold through the Tourist Program is valid in Europe for 6 months and comes with unlimited mileage. U.S. Specification Warranties: While national warranties vary from country to country, in accordance with local laws and regulations, we do our best to ensure that you are always covered to the fullest extent possible. For instance, the remainder of the U.S. four-year limited warranty will be honored when your Volvo is back in the U.S.   Volvo Assistance Europe If you're unfortunate enough to catch a flat from a rusty nail on one of France's beautiful country roads, you need not worry. When you order your new Volvo through the Overseas Delivery Program, you receive Volvo Assistance Europe, our roadside assistance program, free. We are at your service 24 hours a day at no extra cost, for three years from your European delivery date. Benefits of Volvo Assistance Europe: Towing to the nearest Volvo workshop in the event of an accident The use of a rental car Certain travel and accommodation expenses Free transport to the workshop to pick up your car Assistance obtaining cash from your bank account And more Bringing Home Your Volvo The Volvo Home Shipment Program makes bringing a car back from Europe quick and easy. All you have to do is drive your Volvo to any of the 20 official Home Shipment Agents throughout Europe and present us with the Volvo Home Shipment voucher (plus any other required documents). We then ship your Volvo to your U.S. retailer.  Free shipping from Gothenburg The Volvo Home Shipment Program handles most of the charges. In fact, shipping is free of charge as long as it happens within two/six months of pickup in Europe. You only pay to transport your Volvo from your preferred drop-off point to the final loading port. Or you can use the transport services from Gothenburg and pay nothing at all. Important: For Tourists the Volvo Home Shipment Program is only valid for 2 or 6 months, depending on where you drop the car off. In accordance with European customs regulations valid as from July 01, 2009 all Tourist cars must be exported from Europe (EU) within 6 months from delivery, provided the exportation is done from Sweden (includes our drop off locations Gothenburg (SE), Stockholm (SE), Drammen (NO) and Copenhagen (DK)). When using our other drop off locations (outside Scandinavia) the export declaration must be done when you take delivery of the car, which limits your use of the car in Europe to 2 months. Please see the Volvo Home Shipment Brochure for transport charges, payment methods and currency for each Home Shipment Agent. Appointment must be done with the Home Shipment Agent 4 days in advance.  Your local Home Shipment Agent is available to answer any questions you may have. Additional Drop-off Points Amsterdam, The Netherlands Aviano, Italy Bremerhaven, Germany Brussels, Belgium Copenhagen, Denmark Drammen, Norway Frankfurt, Germany Geneva, Switzerland Hamburg, Germany London, England Madrid, Spain Mildenhall / Lakenheath, England Munich, Germany Nice, France Paris, France Rota , Spain Sindelfingen, Germany Stockholm, Sweden Zürich, Switzerland let Nemith Volvo order your new volvo for overseas delivery today Go on a Journey for Life The Volvo Overseas Delivery Program (OSD for short) was created over fifty years ago to meet the needs of American travelers to Europe, along with US military and diplomatic personnel who wished to have their new Volvo cars delivered throughout the world, as their individual work or travel plans dictated. The program is also known as Volvo Tourist & Diplomat Sales (TDS), Volvo European Delivery and Volvo Car International Customer Sales (VCICS).                                                                                               Since the program started Volvo has delivered over 300,000 vehicles via Overseas Delivery. Collecting a Over 50 Years of Volvo Overseas Delivery It all began when some people at Volvo became aware of the "love affair" between American diplomats, military personnel and tourists with Scandinavia. Goteborg, Sweden was home to an unknown carmaker and the company's attractive P120 (Amazon) model was proving a popular Swedish "souvenir" among foreign visitors. The year was 1956 and Volvo was the first among its competitors to discover that it could sell cars profitably to international customers. However, the company first had to solve the relevant customs clearance, tax and registration issues: "The cars had to be driven to Norway or Denmark for registration, then back to Sweden for shipment," recalls Torben Eckardt, CEO of the VCIC (Since then, the business has expanded at an increasing rate, with sales growing by 5-10 percent annually in recent years. The Volvo XC90, is the model that has had perhaps the greatest impact on sales. However, the redesigned flagship S80 sedan, the compact C30 and the new XC60 (the safest Volvo ever) have generated even more traffic to the VCIC offices adjoining the Torslanda plant in Goteborg. "We have completed 50 years and we are hoping that the next 50 will be equally successful," says Torben Eckardt. 1927 saw the birth of the first Volvo. It also marked the first solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean when Swedish descendant Charles Lindbergh and his Spirit of St. Louis captured the imagination of America.  Now we would like you to imagine yourself on a flight (much more comfortable than the Spirit of St. Louis) to Europe to pick up your new car, compliments of Volvo.
	The Volvo Logo. How it started When the decision was taken to start producing Volvo cars in August 1926, financial backer Svenska Kullagerfabriken ? SKF ? reactivated a company that had been idle since 1920 for the purpose. The name of that company was VOLVO and it had been formed in 1915 for the manufacture and marketing of bearings for the automotive industry.Volvo ? simple, smart and easy to pronounce Some smart member of the SKF management had come up with the VOLVO name. Not only was the name ingeniously simple, it was also easy to pronounce in most places around the world and with a minimal risk of spelling errors. And best of it all was its immensely strong symbolic connection to the company's entire operations."Volvere" is the infinitive form of the verb "roll" in Latin. In its first person singular form, the verb "volvere" becomes "volvo", i.e. "I roll".Its Latin form gives rise to several derivations of the word that in one way or another, and in many languages too, describe a rotating movement, for instance, revolver.Everything that rolls When operations started, they were described as follows: "Ball bearings, roller bearings, machines, transmissions, automobiles, bicycles, rolling-stock, transportation devices, means of transport of all kinds and parts of and accessories for the aforementioned products".All those things were not realised but quite a few Volvo automobiles and other transportation devices have been produced over the years. Some other products that also carried the Volvo brand name are such oddities as producer-gas burners, camping trailers and office chairs. And the name still suits the company?s operations perfectly.Ancient logotype At the same time as VOLVO was reactivated, the ancient chemical symbol for iron, a circle with an arrow pointing diagonally upwards to the right, was adopted as a logotype.This is one of the oldest and most common ideograms in Western culture and originally stood for the planet Mars in the Roman Empire. Because it also symbolised the Roman god of warfare, Mars, and the masculine gender (as every bird-watcher can tell), an early relationship was established between the Mars symbol and the metal from which most weapons were made at the time, iron.As such, the ideogram has long been the symbol of the iron industry, not least in Sweden. The iron badge on the car was supposed to take up this symbolism and create associations with the honoured traditions of the Swedish iron industry: steel and strength with properties such as safety, quality and durability. The new car also got its name VOLVO written in its own typeface, Egyptian.Today, the iron logo also stands for a brand that radiates modern and exciting design and has a strong emotive connection with the customers.The logotype was complemented with a diagonal band running across the radiator, already on the first car in April 1927. The band was originally a technical necessity to keep the chrome badge in place but it gradually developed as more of a decorative symbol. It is still found across the grille of every Volvo vehicle. Now, however, you will also find the iron symbol in a slightly modernized form in the centre of the steering wheel and the wheel hubs, and in all communications material such as advertisements, brochures, stationery, Internet sites, merchandise and so on.

NEMITH VOLVO REMEMBERS PAUL NEWMAN - A FELLOW VOLVO DEALER

You might expect a 80-year-old to have a Volvo in his garage. Volvos are the septuagenarians of the car world: long-lasting, unadventurous and often found at garden centres or National Trust properties.

But Paul Newman is no ordinary 80-year-old. And his Volvo is no ordinary Volvo. It has a Cosworth race-bred V8 engine dropped into it. "It's a funny Volvo," he admits. "It's an old 950, last of the rear-wheel drive estate chassis. It is hotted-up a little bit." Like a Ferrari is a warmed over Fiat...

The engine in Newman's Volvo is the size of a small piano and makes considerably more noise. Based on a Ford racing engine, it pumps out 400 horsepower (about as much as a Ferrari).

Newman sits on a velour couch in the back of an Airstream motorhome trundling down a road somewhere south of Ensenada, Mexico. He is en route to the start of the Baja 1000 desert rally down the length of southern California.

Newman, who has been racing for 33 years, is about to drive a buggy over sand dunes and rocks at motorway speeds over part of a 1000-mile course which the fastest cars complete in just 16 hours. But from the look on his face you'd think he was about to drive his Volvo to the shops at home in Westport, Connecticut.

Since he first raced aged 47, he has nearly won Le Mans, tested Indy cars, run an Indy team and even when he hits 80 still plans to keep racing his 670bhp Chevy Corvette. A few hours in a bucking bronco of a dune buggy does not phase the star of The Sting and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.

"If fact I think we filmed Butch Cassidy down here somewhere," says Newman, lifting his dark glasses for a peer through the window at the passing spaghetti western vista of cacti and cloudless skies. "Anyway I'm looking forward to the race. It's really the last of the great motoring adventures. I did the pre-run (test) a few weeks ago. It was great fun. I was amazed at the cars' ability to absorb bumps. They are just amazingly durable. The only thing is my back is not [feeling] too good, but we'll see how it goes. I'll just try to make sure that I don't hit any thing. But I'll have a guide, sitting there with a hammer and if I do something [rash], he will just hit me in the privates
Volvo Ocean Race is the "Everest of Sailing"
If Vikings raced.

The fun element of Volvo is easy to feel when you drive something as hot as a 2011 C30 R-Design. But did you know that Volvo has a "living on the edge" wild side, too? That would explain its sponsorship of the Volvo Ocean Race.

Think of the Volvo Ocean Race as what Vikings might do with their time if they were still around today. Some 1,300 years ago, Norsemen used so-called longships (with sails and oars) to explore and conquer lands as far west as Newfoundland. Today, the Volvo Ocean Race pits the world's best yacht crews against each other in a nine-month race around the globe.

The last Volvo Ocean Race began in Alicante, Spain, in October, 2008, and ended in July, 2009, in St. Petersburg, Russia. The teams sailed over 37,000 nautical miles of the world's most treacherous seas via Cape Town, Kochi, Singapore, Qingdao, around Cape Horn to Rio de Janeiro, Boston, Galway, Goteborg and Stockholm.

The next Volvo Ocean Race will take place in 2011-2012. Preparation and practice are occurring now. The U.S. stop on this amazing high-seas journey will be in Miami.

Maybe likening the Volvo Ocean Race to the Vikings is a bit of a stretch. The Vikings didn't sail for fun and competition. The Ocean Race is, rather, inspired by the spirit of great seafarers, fearless men who sailed the world's oceans aboard square-rigged clipper ships more than a century ago. The Volvo Ocean Race is an exceptional test of sailing prowess and human endurance.

Back then, the challenge was not a race, but more of a contest of one-upmanship in setting the fastest time between ports. Speed records instilled pride in the captains and crews and provided great recognition for their vessels. It was like social networking, but with storms and sharks.

The spirit that drove those commercial sailors through the world's most dangerous waters lives on in the Volvo Ocean Race. It is viewed as the pinnacle of achievement in the sport. The race's heritage is anchored (pardon the pun) in the exploits of two remarkable sailors of the last century - Sir Francis Chichester and Sir Robin Knox-Johnston. Both were men who drew worldwide acclaim for amazing solo voyages around the planet.

Their success on the seas inspired those in international sailing circles to create a race around the world for fully crewed yachts. The first race was held in 1973, and was then known as "The Whitbread 'round the World Race." The sponsor was Whitbread Group PLC, a UK-based hospitality company. The race was the longest, most demanding and perilous sporting contest in the world. Three sailors died in the first race.

Volvo took over sponsorship of the race, which is known today as the "Everest of Sailing," for 2001-2002 competition.  The Volvo Ocean Race opens to seven entries, each one a sailing team of 11 professionals. The race demands their utmost skills, physical endurance and competitive spirit. This is no mere regatta.

Each yacht sales day and night, for more than 30 days at a time on some of the race's legs. Each sailor handles different jobs onboard the boat. In addition to these sailing roles, there must be two sailors that have had medical training, as well as a sailmaker, an engineer and a media specialist.

During the Volvo Ocean Race, yacht crews truly live life at the edge. The ships do not carry fresh food, the sailors living on freeze-dried fare instead. They endure temperature swings from minus-25 to 105-degrees Fahrenheit. They each have just one change of clothes - which is one more than the folks stuck on "Gilligan's Island" had. Things can get a little smelly. There is hunger. There is sleep deprivation. And there is utmost trust in the boat and the skipper.

Florida has a long association with the Whitbread/Volvo Ocean Race. The 2011-2012 edition will be the fifth time the Sunshine State has welcomed the yachts. Besides Miami, Fort Lauderdale played host in 1989-90, 1993-94 and 1997-98.

The fleet will arrive in Miami, at Bicentennial Park on Biscayne Bay, after its charge north from the Brazilian port of Itajai.

You don't have to do anything as wild as sail around the world with one change of clothes to see the wild side of Volvo. Just come in and test-drive something racy, like the 2011 C30 R-Design.

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