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Volvo Ocean RaceWild ride in the Southern Ocean

Sören Reineke

 · 24.03.2015

Volvo Ocean Race: Wild ride in the Southern OceanPhoto: VOR/Dongfeng Race Team/Y. Riou
Team Dongfeng: Boat under
Impressive images of the battle against the forces of the Southren Ocean. The teams fight their way eastwards in the foothills of cyclone "Pam"
Through the wave. Leg 5 demands a lot from the sailorsPhoto: VOR/Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing/M. Knighton Through the wave. Leg 5 demands a lot from the sailors

The Southern Ocean is famous and infamous. And once again it lives up to its reputation.

Colder, wetter, Southern Ocean. Stu Bannatyne fights Alvimedica through the wavesPhoto: VOR/Team Alvimedica/A. Ross Colder, wetter, Southern Ocean. Stu Bannatyne fights Alvimedica through the waves

The teams of the Volvo Ocean Race get their share on the fifth leg, sailing towards Cape Horn in the foothills of cyclone "Pam".

After all, such conditions provide us with spectacular images: There's a lot to look at.

Heavy weather on the way to Brazil. The Azzam pushes through the waves under reef
Photo: VOR/Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing/M. Knighton
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