October, 2014. Leg 1 onboard Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing. Matt Knighton crossed the Equator for the first time, and pays tribute to King Neptune, as all ``Pollywogs`` should do when crossing the imaginary line for the first time. The rest of the crew who has passed the Equator before are called ``Shellbacks``.

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October, 2014. Leg 1 onboard Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing. Matt Knighton crossed the Equator for the first time, and pays tribute to King Neptune, as all ``Pollywogs`` should do when crossing the imaginary line for the first time. The rest of the crew who has passed the Equator before are called ``Shellbacks``.

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October, 2014. Leg 1 onboard Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing. Matt Knighton crossed the Equator for the first time, and pays tribute to King Neptune, as all ``Pollywogs`` should do when crossing the imaginary line for the first time. The rest of the crew who has passed the Equator before are called ``Shellbacks``. photo copyright Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing taken at and featuring the class

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