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Volvo Ocean Race – Beware of the boom

by Volvo Ocean Race on 31 Oct 2017
Leg 1 – Alicante to Lisbon arrivals. Volvo Ocean Race medics take a look at navigator Steve Hayles Jesus Renedo / Volvo Ocean Race
Who knew that the most dangerous part of an offshore ocean racing leg would be AFTER the finish line?

Team Sun Hung Kai/Scallywag skipper David Witt had a whirlwind first leg of the Volvo Ocean Race, featuring a last-minute transfer deal, an insane Alicante start, incredibly close racing and a bizarre finish in Lisbon.

Leg 1 – Alicante to Lisbon arrivals. A happy team despite having an injury onboard – Volvo Ocean Race © Jesus Renedo / Volvo Ocean Race
Leg 1 – Alicante to Lisbon arrivals. A happy team despite having an injury onboard – Volvo Ocean Race © Jesus Renedo / Volvo Ocean Race



You can read all about it here.

The most surprising part of the Leg was when his navigator Steve Hayles took a hit sailing into Lisbon in virtually no breeze after crossing the finish line.

Here's what happened the team arrived in Lisbon after Leg 1 of the Volvo Ocean Race...



Leg 1 – Alicante to Lisbon arrivals. Skipper David Witt looks tired and exhausted after 6 days at sea – Volvo Ocean Race © Jesus Renedo / Volvo Ocean Race
Leg 1 – Alicante to Lisbon arrivals. Skipper David Witt looks tired and exhausted after 6 days at sea – Volvo Ocean Race © Jesus Renedo / Volvo Ocean Race


Leg 1, Day 4 – Alicante to Lisbon, sunset onboard Sun Hung Kai/Scallywag. Happy days – Volvo Ocean Race © Jeremie Lecaudey / Volvo Ocean Race
Leg 1, Day 4 – Alicante to Lisbon, sunset onboard Sun Hung Kai/Scallywag. Happy days – Volvo Ocean Race © Jeremie Lecaudey / Volvo Ocean Race


Leg 1 – Alicante to Lisbon arrivals. Skipper David Witt is more bothered about his navigator's injury than being interviewed – Volvo Ocean Race © Ainhoa Sanchez/Volvo Ocean Race
Leg 1 – Alicante to Lisbon arrivals. Skipper David Witt is more bothered about his navigator's injury than being interviewed – Volvo Ocean Race © Ainhoa Sanchez/Volvo Ocean Race

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