Chis to write Volvo book

Former madforsailing editor will author official tome for the 2008-9 Volvo Ocean Race

Dakini Media and novelist and non-fiction writer Mark Chisnell are teaming up for the official book of the 2008-09 Volvo Ocean Race. The boat will be a large-format limited edition account of the 10-leg race and will be on sale for Christmas 2009.

Dakini Media’s CEO Lucky Dissanayake said she was delighted with the Volvo partnership. “It is such a major event on the sporting calendar and yachting is a passion of mine. I have always wanted to publish a book on the world’s foremost endurance race. We will make this a truly memorable publication.”

British author Mark Chisnell has two novels and seven non-fiction titles in his portfolio, as well as a successful career as a navigator. He is also founding editor of thedailysail's predecessor, madforsailing. Chis will be part of the travelling team for the entire race, ensuring that he is at the heart of all the action and able to cover every aspect of the nine-month ocean odyssey.

The text will be illustrated with images shot by leading marine photographer Rick Tomlinson, as well as by the media specialists who will be onboard each boat to chart the race fleet around the world. Included with the book will be a highlights DVD from the television broadcast series.

Chisnell is looking forward to his new writing project. “I’m really pleased to be returning to the Volvo after ten years away. The new race course is a fantastic challenge for the sailors and I think we are going to see some remarkable racing - it is going to be a great experience bringing that to the printed page.”