Volvo Ocean Race. Epic Wipeout Footage From the Southern Ocean

On board Turn the Tide on Plastic.
Photo by Jeremie Lecaudey/Volvo Ocean Race

The Volvo Ocean Race sailors are experiencing the full impact of Mother Nature as they battle through the rough conditions of the Southern Ocean.

As the Volvo Ocean Race fleet continue the 6,500 nautical mile leg from Cape Town to Melbourne the sailors are experiencing one of the most hostile environments the ocean has to offer.

Thousands of miles from land, people and more importantly help – watch this incredible footage of the Turn the Tide on Plastic crew recover from a classic Southern Ocean wipeout.

View the footage HERE

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