Leg 8 start, all seven boats left Itajaí and head towards Newport, Rhode Island (US). The fleet set sails after a welcome rest in Brazil, following a challenging Southern Ocean leg that has seen damages across the fleet and the tragic loss at sea of John Fisher of Sun Hung Kai/Scallywag.
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Volvo Ocean Race 2017/8 - Week 24 Wra...
VOR Weekly Wrap Up - The gruelling Southern Ocean Leg 7 is finally over with Team Brunel winning after 7600 miles and 16 days of intense racing arriving in Itanjai, Brazil.
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Volvo Ocean Race 2017/8 - Week 23 Wra...
23450-43q1VOR Weekly Wrap Up - Leg 7 and the fleet round the Cape Horn but all of the competitors are reflecting on the loss of their friend, John Fisher, a few days before. Equipment failures for MAPFRE and demasting of Vestas - not for the faint hearted.
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Volvo Ocean Race 2017/8 - Week 22 Wra...
VOR Weekly Wrap Up - In memory of John Fisher who was lost overboard on Sun Hung Kai/Scallywag in difficult conditions - a tragedy for everyone involved in this iconic race.
Video Producer: Volvo Ocean Race
