Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 – Off the rocks
Nico's out over the other side of the reef now, giving it the once over, making sure there's nothing left behind.
Nico's out over the other side of the reef now, giving it the once over, making sure there's nothing left behind.
This is it – Team Brunel has won Leg 2, Dongfeng Race Team took second, and Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing third.
The fifth edition of the Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image welcomed 120 professional photographers from all over the world and generated an exceptional selection of images. Alfred Farré’s photograph won the main award, whilst the delegates from the World Yacht Racing Forum chose Charles Marion’s photograph for the «Public Award».
Team Vestas Wind's nine ship-wrecked men finally made it back to civilisation today, telling of their amazing escape from a collision with an Indian Ocean reef which grounded their boat.
“The first priority for us now is the safety of the crew - that is the absolute number one priority,” says Volvo Ocean Race CEO Knut Frostad
Last night, the final two competitors in the IMOCA class crossed the Route du Rhum finish line. Alessandro di Benedetto and Tanguy de Lamotte respectively grabbed sixth and seventh place. Shortly after them, the Spaniard, Alex Pella achieved a remarkable performance winning the Class40 category
Leg 2 from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi starts tomorrow at 18:00 local time (16:00 UTC), and it’s going to be a long one.
Ian Walker’s face looked like it had aged 10 years, his red-raw eyes maybe 20.