• An aerial view of the Team Alvimedica boat during the start of Leg 5 of the Volvo Ocean Race in Auckland, New Zealand on Wednesday. Ainhoa Sanchez / Volvo Ocean Race
    An aerial view of the Team Alvimedica boat during the start of Leg 5 of the Volvo Ocean Race in Auckland, New Zealand on Wednesday. Ainhoa Sanchez / Volvo Ocean Race
  • Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing skipper Ian Walker steers the Azzam during the start of Leg 5 of the Volvo Ocean Race on Wednesday. Matt Knighton / Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing / Volvo Ocean Race
    Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing skipper Ian Walker steers the Azzam during the start of Leg 5 of the Volvo Ocean Race on Wednesday. Matt Knighton / Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing / Volvo Ocean Race
  • The Volvo Ocean Race fleet sail away from Auckland, New Zealand toward Itajai, Brazil on Wednesday at the start of Leg 5 of the Volvo Ocean Race. Ainhoa Sanchez / Volvo Ocean Race
    The Volvo Ocean Race fleet sail away from Auckland, New Zealand toward Itajai, Brazil on Wednesday at the start of Leg 5 of the Volvo Ocean Race. Ainhoa Sanchez / Volvo Ocean Race
  • A view of the rest of the boats during the Volvo Ocean Race's Leg 5 start from the Team Alvimedica boat on Wednesday. Amory Ross / Team Alvimedica / Volvo Ocean Race
    A view of the rest of the boats during the Volvo Ocean Race's Leg 5 start from the Team Alvimedica boat on Wednesday. Amory Ross / Team Alvimedica / Volvo Ocean Race
  • The Volvo Ocean Race boats seen leaving Auckland, New Zealand on Wednesday at the start of Leg 5 of the Volvo Ocean Race. Ainhoa Sanchez / Volvo Ocean Race
    The Volvo Ocean Race boats seen leaving Auckland, New Zealand on Wednesday at the start of Leg 5 of the Volvo Ocean Race. Ainhoa Sanchez / Volvo Ocean Race
  • Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing shown sailing behind Dongfeng Race Team on Wednesday at the start of Leg 5 of the Volvo Ocean Race. Chris Cameron / Volvo Ocean Race
    Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing shown sailing behind Dongfeng Race Team on Wednesday at the start of Leg 5 of the Volvo Ocean Race. Chris Cameron / Volvo Ocean Race
  • Team SCA sailors shown during Wednesday's start to Leg 5 of the Volvo Ocean Race at Auckland, New Zealand. Chris Cameron / Volvo Ocean Race
    Team SCA sailors shown during Wednesday's start to Leg 5 of the Volvo Ocean Race at Auckland, New Zealand. Chris Cameron / Volvo Ocean Race
  • Volvo Ocean Race boats leave Auckland, New Zealand for Itajai, Brazil during the Volvo Ocean Race's Leg 5 start on Wednesday. Amory Ross / Team Alvimedica / Volvo Ocean Race
    Volvo Ocean Race boats leave Auckland, New Zealand for Itajai, Brazil during the Volvo Ocean Race's Leg 5 start on Wednesday. Amory Ross / Team Alvimedica / Volvo Ocean Race

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Volvo Ocean Race boats leave Auckland for Itajai in Leg 5 start – in pictures

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Images from Auckland, New Zealand on Wednesday as the Volvo Ocean Race fleet left port to start the legendary Leg 5, which will take them all the way to Itajai, Brazil. Click the arrows above to scroll through the photos.

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