With all the teams now moored in Portsmouth following the first leg which set off from Kiel in Germany on August 10, fans had a chance to get a closer look at the boats before they go back in to race mode today (August 17). Saturday, August 16 saw the fan day take place at the Ocean Live Park celebrating extraordinary sailing achievements as well as hosting a number of educational and engaging activities.
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Family and friends gathered to make the most of the round the world race being hosted in Portsmouth as the stage one finish and stage two opening. The teams will depart on Sunday as the second stage begins with the teams racing to Matosinhos in Portugal.
Following that the teams will be heading to Cartagena (Spain), Nice (France), Genova (Italy) before reaching the end of the European leg in Boka Bay (Montenegro).
Here are 24 pictures of a fantastic fan day in Gunwharf:
9. The Ocean Race Europe - Fan Day
The Braglia family watch sailing footage on the big screen. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (160825-16) Photo: Chris Moorhouse
10. The Ocean Race Europe - Fan Day
The IMOCA class boats moored ahead of the next stage of the Ocean Race. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (160825-20) Photo: Chris Moorhouse
11. The Ocean Race Europe - Fan Day
Joe Bradley and Will Symonds on the Helly-Hansen stand. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (160825-15) Photo: Chris Moorhouse
12. The Ocean Race Europe - Fan Day
Jennifer Mead and her son Henry racing their boats on the Andrew Simpson stand. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (160825-13) Photo: Chris Moorhouse