Skip to content

WATCH: Volvo Ocean Race dramatic start for Sky partner

Friday 10 November 2017 13:49, UK

Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player

The 'Turn the Tide on Plastic' team had a dramatic start to the Volvo Ocean Race

Sky's partner 'Turn the Tide on Plastic', a team competing in the round-the-world Volvo Ocean Race, had a dramatic start to their race.

The team had a close call with one of the spectator boats as they tried to navigate the tricky course.

The boat was one of seven that left Alicante on Sunday afternoon on Leg 1, a 1,450 nautical mile sprint to Lisbon.

Also See:

Alicante stopover. Sky Ocean Rescue. . Photo by Pedro Martinez/Volvo Ocean Race. 21 October, 2017.
Image: Sky have partnered with 'Turn the Tide on Plastic' for the eight-month race

The gruelling eight-month race is expected to finish in The Hague around June 25 next year.

Around Sky

Upgrade to Sky Sports to watch more games than ever before

Not got Sky? Get instant access to Sky Sports with no contract