Tactical battles ensue as Volvo Ocean Race fleet navigates St Helena High

Dongfeng Race Team snuck into the lead on Tuesday as the Volvo Ocean Race fleet continued to skirt Leg 8’s first major obstacle – the St Helena High.

Daily Digest - Monday 23 April

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Game on as Volvo Ocean Race fleet switches back to race mode

The Volvo Ocean Race fleet was punching due east on Monday as the sailors settle back into life at sea less than 24 hours into Leg 8

Leg 8 Start ...in 137 seconds

Check out all the action from the big start in Brazil ahead of a 5,700nm race to Newport

MAPFRE leads the Volvo Ocean Race fleet out of Itajaí to Newport, Rhode Island

Large crowds were on hand to see MAPFRE lead the Volvo Ocean Race fleet off on Leg 8 from Itajaí, Brazil to Newport, Rhode Island...

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