Peter Burling ready to be pushed to the limit during iconic Volvo Ocean Race leg MARVIN FRANCEVOLVO OCEAN RACE Team Brunel's Peter Burling is set to round Cape Horn for the first time. It is the most iconic leg of the Volvo Ocean Race and for Peter Burling, his 'Everest' moment. It's a daunting journey even for the most seasoned ocean race sailors and at 7,600 nautical miles, easily the longest of the 11 legs. "There's not many reasons to round it unless you're doing an ocean race or that kind of thing. With four legs remaining in the Volvo Ocean Race, Burling finds himself in an unfamiliar position near the bottom of the leaderboard with Team Brunel sixth of the seven boat fleet.

Source: Stuff March 17, 2018 02:37 UTC