The Volvo Ocean Race fleet approx two hours after start in Auckland from left: Dongfeng (China), Mapfre (Spain), AkzoNobel (Netherlands),
Brunel (Netherlands) and Sun Hung Kai Scallywag (Hongkong)

The VOR Racer yachts Sun Hung Kai Scallywag (Hongkong), AkzoNobel (Netherlands) and Brunel (Netherlands) after start in Auckland

Team Mapfre from Spain in a nice breeze after the start in Auckland

Volvo Ocean Racers Vestas 11th hour Racing (Denmark/USA) and Team Brunel (Netherlands) two hours after start in Auckland

Team AkzoNobel (Netherlands) and Sun Hung Kai Scallywag (Hongkong) ........

Turn The Tide on Plastic (United Nations) fighting the breeze after start in Auckland

Spectators for Team Brunel, AkzoNobel and Vestas 11th Hour Racing after start in Auckland

Computersimuation of meeting between the ferry and the VOR fleet at 4:30 UTC

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