The Black Pearl skipper reports the extent of the injury to his VO70 and his plan to turn negative into positive

Paul Cayard updates us from Sanxenxo on progress with the Pirates

Children of Vigo visit the Pirates

The Black Pearl has arrived in Cape Town reports Paul Cayard

The Pirate chief recounts how Sanxenxo is hotting up

Paul Cayard reports from Cape Town

The Black Pearl crew gather at their new address - Pirate City, Cape Town

Final installment from terra firm prior to leg two start