Velux 5 Oceans hits the small screen

Channel Four to run weekly series of the race

UK network broadcaster Channel 4 is showing 'Ocean!', a thrilling 12 part series starting on 25th February at 7.30am that tells the story of the epic solo sailing round the world adventure the Velux 5 Oceans.

The first installment of the Ocean! Adventure introduces the ambitious skippers as they prepare for the marathon ahead and arrive in Bilbao for the race start. Getting to the start line is half the battle and what follows is an action packed tale of adventure, heroism and heart ache.

Ocean! is produced by APP Broadcast and executive produced by Andrew Preece.

The programme broadcasts on Channel 4 on Sunday 25th February at 07.30 am.

Viewing times of the 12 part series are as follows:

25/02 at 07h30
04/03 at 07h30
11/03 at 07h30
18/03 at 07h30
25/03 at 07h30
01/04 at 07h30
08/04 at 08h00
15/04 at 08h00
22/04 at 08h00
29/04 at 08h00
06/05 at 08h00
13/05 at 08h00