Ocean Race in Alicante: 70 million and 1,200 jobs
Coinciding with the recent anniversary of the Ocean Race departure from Alicante, the Ciudad de la Luz facilities welcomed visitors on Thursday, January 18. The event highlighted a new chapter in the city’s maritime storytelling, pairing the race with a documentary project that takes a close look at the people behind the headlines. A Journey of Discovery: Ocean Race, produced by Discovery, offers an intimate portrait of sailors and crews, going beyond the competition to reveal the human moments that shape endurance at sea. The film brings to light the grit, teamwork, and personal narratives that accompany a round the world voyage. [Citation: Ocean Race]
Thus, the Ciudad de la Luz Study Center Auditorium will open its doors at 18:00 to present three parts of this unique documentary. The project was conceived to go beyond the spectacle of racing and to illuminate the lived experiences of athletes through previously unseen footage from the latest edition of the round the world race. [Citation: Ocean Race]
The Journey of Discovery series marks a collaboration between The Ocean Race and Sociedad de Proyectos para la Transformación Digital, known for managing the Alicante film studios and organizing the Alicante Puerto de Salida event. The alliance aims to create a shared platform where fans and residents can engage with the event’s broader implications, from logistics to human resilience, while underscoring Alicante as a hub for international sailing culture. [Citation: Ocean Race & SPTD]
Alicante makes history as starting port of the Ocean Race
General manager of SPTD and Ciudad de la Luz, Fermín Crespo, expressed pride in the initiative developed in partnership with the Ocean Race and stressed the educational and outreach value of this collaboration. The effort seeks to give visibility to the race and to keep the legendary competition alive in Alicante, inviting residents and visitors to experience the event beyond the shoreline and into the studios where stories take shape. [Citation: SPTD]
Marketing and Management Director of Ocean Race Hosting Cities, Mirko Groeschner, shared confidence in the project. He noted that the three episodes would allow the people of Alicante to follow the behind the scenes action of the 2022-23 season. He also looked forward to sharing future installments that continue to relay the human story and drama of what is described as one of the world’s most demanding fully crewed races. [Citation: Ocean Race Hosting Cities]