It started on 19 October 2014 in Alicante, Spain, and concluded in June 2015 in Gothenburg, Sweden.

The Volvo Ocean Race ensures a minimum of eight boats are built.

[1] The aim was to reduce participation cost to around 15 million euros per entry.

They are responsible for producing 4 minutes of video, 200 words, and 8 photographs a day.

OBRs were allowed to perform additional activities beyond producing content, however, they may not assist in the sailing of the boat.