Fire hydrant conditions as the VO70s ride the Southern Ocean express train

Volvo Ocean Race leaders turn their bows east

As Telefonica begins her turn to the east in the Volvo Ocean Race

Possible records set to fall later this week in the Volvo Ocean Race

Volvo Ocean Race leaders now approaching the latitude of Rio de Janiero

As Volvo Ocean Race leaders look set to 'cut the corner' to Cape Town

Soon to round Fernando de Noronha, Groupama regains some miles in the Volvo Ocean Race

Next stop Cape Town for Puma and Telefonica in the Volvo Ocean Race

Meanwhile Camper and Groupama are still to exit the Doldrums in the Volvo Ocean Race

Match racing frontrunners slow in the Volvo Ocean Race

The trades have filled in and the Doldrums crossing is expected tomorrow for the Volvo Ocean Race leaders

Stuck off the Cape Verdes, Groupama falls back to fourth in the Volvo Ocean Race

Camper on the rampage in the Volvo Ocean Race

Tables due to turn today in favour of the westerly group in the Volvo Ocean Race

African coast comes good for Franck Cammas' team in the Volvo Ocean Race

Groupama is moving again as the road ahead looks rocky for the westerly group in the Volvo Ocean Race

This year's honours go to the Beijing Laser Radial gold medallist and some Spanish absentee 49er sailors

Dangerous tactics for Franck Cammas' team as they split from the main Volvo Ocean Race pack

Remaining four in the Volvo Ocean Race out into the Atlantic

Numerous sail handling problems as Volvo Ocean Race set underway in brisk conditions

Field has never been closer in the fully crewed round the world race

IWC Schaffhausen to offer rewards for the fastest teams in the Volvo Ocean Race

25 knots expected soon after tomorrow's Volvo Ocean Race leg one start from Alicante

Six points on the board for the Ian Walker-skippered VO70

Trial run for tomorrow's first points-on-the-board Alicante In-Port Race

15 boats from all 10 races and a long VIP list attending the Volvo Ocean Race Legends Regatta and Reunion

Iker Martinez' team arrived back in Alicante just after dawn this morning

Early advantage to Camper