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Volvo Ocean Race – Leg 0 start

by Nic Douglass on 10 Aug 2017
Volvo Ocean Race – Leg 0 start Nic Douglass / www.AdventuresofaSailorGirl.com
The third stage of the Volvo Ocean Race 'Leg 0' kicked off at 1300 GMT today from Plymouth.

We were on the water to cover the action live.

You can also check out all of our coverage via our blog at www.nicdouglass.org/fastnet2017 or head to @sailorgirlhq or www.sailorgirlhq.com for more adventures.



Volvo Ocean Race – Leg 0 start © Nic Douglass / www.AdventuresofaSailorGirl.com
Volvo Ocean Race – Leg 0 start © Nic Douglass / www.AdventuresofaSailorGirl.com


Volvo Ocean Race – Leg 0 start © Nic Douglass / www.AdventuresofaSailorGirl.com
Volvo Ocean Race – Leg 0 start © Nic Douglass / www.AdventuresofaSailorGirl.com


Volvo Ocean Race – Leg 0 start © Nic Douglass / www.AdventuresofaSailorGirl.com
Volvo Ocean Race – Leg 0 start © Nic Douglass / www.AdventuresofaSailorGirl.com

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