With less than 500 miles sailed, the race to Newport is only just warming up. Check out the latest update from the South Atlantic here
Volvo Ocean Race RAW Episode 7 'Down South' is now available to watch online. An extensive recap of what has to be one of the most difficult legs the race has ever seen.
Volvo Ocean Race RAW: "Down South" - Leg 7 Review
Back to racing and this brilliant image from Jeremie Lecaudey onboard Dongfeng shows us just how stiffling conditions onboard can be. Chinese sailor Horace is seen making his way on deck as Jack Bouttell sleeps next to smudged messages of motivation from his team.
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While on deck above Carolijn Brouwer and Kevin Escoffier enjoy a moment of fun...
© Jeremie Lecaudey/Volvo Ocean Race
Whilst you have been enjoying the comfort of your home, this video show life onboard team AkzoNobel from dawn to dusk with a cheeky timelapse.
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It's a battle for every inch onboard Sun Hung Kai / Scallywag, amist a bit of cloud confusion this video shows the stress of racing 24 hours a day.
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Take a step away from the racing and meet sailor Alberto Bolzan, the Italian onboard Team Brunel who is nicknamed 'the rollacoaster' and hates all free dried food.
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And finally, we couldn't sign off before giving you an update on the toothbrush situation. Panick not - Henry has found a solution!
Toothbrush update. Bianca brought a spare and has kindly given it to me! Can cancel my appointment with an angle grinder and dentist in Newp
— Henry BOMBY. (@henrybomby) April 24, 2018
