Leg 7 from Auckland to Itajai, day 11 on board MAPFRE, surfing the southern ocean, Sophie Ciszek at the hatch protecting herself from the waves, 28 March, 2018.
Leg 7 from Auckland to Itajai, day 10 on board Brunel. Abby Ehler discovering her face after I tried to tell her that she should take care of her eyes. 27 March, 2018.
Leg 7 from Auckland to Itajai, day 09 on board MAPFRE, Blair Tuke trimming on with Pablo after a massive broach, Xabi Fernandez steering, 26 March, 2018.
Leg 7 from Auckland to Itajai, day 9 on board Sun Hung Kai/Scallywag. Ben Piggott putting the wash board back in the hatchway. The board stops water running into the boat. Some of it anyway. 26 March, 2018.
Leg 7 from Auckland to Itajai, day 08 on board Vestas 11th Hour. 25 March, 2018. As the sun comes out Nick Dana convinced me to go back flying in 30 knots while the boat played submarine with the waves....
Leg 7 from Auckland to Itajai, day 08 on board Vestas 11th Hour. 25 March, 2018. As the sun comes out Nick Dana convinced me to go back flying in 30 knots while the boat played submarine with the waves....
Leg 7 from Auckland to Itajai, day 08 on board MAPFRE, passing Nemo Point. Blair Tuke holding the signal, Xabi Fernandez steering and Tamara Echegoyen at the back. 25 March, 2018.
Leg 7 from Auckland to Itajai, day 08 on board Vestas 11th Hour. 25 March, 2018. Mark Towill helming at sunset in the coldest conditions we've had so far,
Leg 7 from Auckland to Itajai, day 08 on board MAPFRE, Blair Tuke exhausted after a gybe and a peeling without having slept too much in the last 2 days. 24 March, 2018.
Leg 7 from Auckland to Itajai, day 8 on board Sun Hung Kai/Scallywag. Full protection. The crew switched to their dry suits to try and keep dry and warm. 24 March, 2018.
Leg 7 from Auckland to Itajai, day 06 on board Brunel. Drone picture. 51 South. 35-38 knots of wind. Three reefs in the main sail. Top boatspeed of the day 36.1 knots. Drone back onboard. 24 March, 2018.
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