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WHAT'S ON:Today's top choice Global ocean race
Today starts the anticipated departure of those taking part in this race from Palma - Cape Town - Wellington - Punta del Este - Charleston and return to Palma around June 10, 2012.
Info. From 10.15am offical act with authorities and press and Good luck and farewell songs by MIke PIdone. At 11am the boats leave the Muelle de las Golondrinas and at 2pm departure of the Global Ocean Race in front of Palma's Cathedral. Tickets 20 euros to embark aboard a sailing vessel to view this event.