Southern Ocean Stress - Lapping the Planet - Part 2

Two teams are on the verge of setting two new records. For Alexia Barrier's team on The Famous Project and Thomas Coville's crew aboard Sodebo 3, charging through the Southern Ocean and past the three great Capes has been a stressful and emotional experience. And while both have succeeded in running the gauntlet to head back into the South Atlantic, both teams know that even though their bows are pointing at the finish, they are still a long way off sealing the deal. Whatever happens next, their trips since crossing the start line in Ushant have been outstanding to follow. In part 2 of our Lapping the Planet feature, Matt Sheahan takes a close look at what their long trips through the Southern Ocean have been like. Both provide a fascinating insight into two very different campaigns. Both have been candid about what it's like and what it means to them - This is not to be missed! Plus, if you haven't done so already you can see how the opening stages played out in part 1.