Before we get into today's Daily Digest, take a look at the latest expected time of arrival (ETA) for the fleet. This tweet was made by our team of @RaceExperts and there's plenty more where that came from. Follow them on Twitter here.
Latest ETA ranges for the @volvooceanrace fleet into Newport @VOR_Newport It's going to be a super tight finish as the fleet continue to compress! #watchlog pic.twitter.com/bMZ7DXhKtF
— Race Experts (@RaceExperts) May 7, 2018
Don't forget we will be going live for the arrivals into Newport on our Facebook page and website so set your alarm!
As the fleet enter the last hours of racing the feelings of exhaustion, frustration and determination are enchroaching on every picture taken by the Onboard Reporters. Here are just a few to give you an idea.
So, how has your week been? Check in with Nicolai and Brad onboard team AkzoNobel as they recap their week, day by day, in a bit of light-hearted fun.
Why do the final miles always have to be so painful? Dee Caffari's frustration is palpable. Just hours after this video was recorded, MAPFRE did in fact overtake Turn the Tide on Plastic, pushing the team's dream of a podium just that little bit further away.
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Imagine being dragged out of bed only to face the cold and damp conditions of the Atlantic Ocean. That's exactly what happens every night to Kyle Langford on the 4-hours on, 4-hours off watch system onboard Brunel.
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Look at this picture taken by Ugo Fonolla onboard MAPFRE, where would you rather be? On deck or down below? Send us your answer using #VolvoOceanRace on social.
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They're not about to let anyone take the lead off them. Check out this awesome drone footage of Team Brunel heading full throttle towards Newport.
GO GO GO! @VOR_Newport we're coming in at full steam! #teambrunel #volvooceanrace pic.twitter.com/EUNiu8zt3V
— BrunelSailing (@brunelsailing) May 7, 2018
Don't forget the Tracker is LIVE! You can follow the fleet here or by downloading the Volvo Ocean Race App.
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