The Ocean Race 2022-23: Follow the Cape Town In-Port Race LIVE ahead of 12,750-nautical mile Leg 3 to Itajai, Brazil

Leg 3 of the Ocean Race is the longest in the race’s history – a 12,750-nautical mile leg from Cape Town in South Africa to Itajai, Brazil. However, before that is the In-Port race. Ad The In-Port races take place in seven of The Ocean Race 2022-23's stopover cities, and although points won in the In-Port series are not added to the overall standings, they are used to settle any points ties that occur.

So, should there be a tie in the overall standings in Genova, Italy on June 25, the winner of The Ocean Race 2022-23 would be decided by the winner of the In-Port race on July 1. The Ocean Race'I wonder if I can endure' — Davies ready to face her limits in 'extreme' Leg 322/02/2023 AT 09:04 The Cape Town In-Port race will start on Friday February 24 at 12:10. There has thus far been one In-Port race — in Alicante — and Team Malizia lead the standings on five points, 11th Hour Racing Team are second on four, Biotherm sit in third on three points, GUYOT environnement — Team Europe are on two points in fourth with Holcim — PRB on zero after failing to finish.

— — - Friday 24 February 10:00 Team Holcim-PRB have been the crew to beat in the overall race, but they failed to finish the first In-Port race in Alicante. Skipper Kevin Escoffier is in a very positive mood this morning. «I’m looking forward to the start!” he said.

“The first two legs are behind us and there’s a lot ahead. I like to be on the water and to sail. “It’s important to appreciate where you are and enjoy what you are doing.» 9:45 This morning the skippers from each crew have been talking to the media, so here is the best of the what was said ahead of Leg 3.