The Volvo Ocean Race sailors are experiencing the full impact of Mother Nature as they battle through the rough conditions of the Southern Ocean

As the Volvo Ocean Race fleet continue the 6,500 nautical mile leg from Cape Town to Melbourne the sailors are experiencing one of the most hostile enviroments the ocean has to offer. 

Thousands of miles from land, people and more importantly help - watch this incredible footage of the Turn the Tide on Plastic crew recover from a classic Southern Ocean wipeout.