Volvo Ocean Race: A drone's view of Team Brunel
by Sail-World.com/nz 6 Apr 2018 02:48 PDT
6 April 2018
Leg 7 from Auckland to Itajai, day 11 on board Brunel. Drone picture. 400 miles from Cape Horn. 30 knots of wind. 5-6 meter waves. Drone back on board. Thanks to Kyle Langford for his help on launching and catching the drone. 28 March, © Yann Riou / Volvo Ocean Race
One of the highlights of Leg 7 for fans was the sight of Volvo 65's at race pace in the seemingly endless Southern Ocean.
As the confidence of the OBR's has improved, and their ability to fly the drones, so too has the coverage.
Yann Riou on board leg winner Team Brunel shot this extended sequence. For best viewing set to 1080HD and play on the biggest screen you've got.