Yachting: Ocean Race turns to demolition derby

The Volvo Ocean Race has turned into a demolition derby, less than 24 hours after the start.

Movistar has suffered severe damage in big seas and howling gales, with the hydraulics that move the keel debilitated.

It is far from the only boat to have suffered damage - Black Pearl has a serious leak around its keel.

The boat has limped to south Portugal to assess what needs to be repaired.

Sunergy now also has problems with a fitting at the base of the mast.

New Zealand sailors are on all the boats.

- NEWSTALK ZB