A Voyage of Discovery: The Ocean Race Season 1: Episode Guide & Ratings

The Ocean Race is the hardest race in the world to win and the easiest to lose: sailing's greatest round-the-world challenge. Starting in Spain, the fleet face some of the most extreme conditions on the planet as they cross the equator towards Cape Town.

The Southern Ocean is the world's wildest and most remote area of open ocean. The next leg of the race begins in Cape Town as the five teams take on a monstrous 12,750 nautical mile passage to Itajai, Brazil, the longest leg in the race's history.

The five teams cross the North Atlantic Ocean and are plagued by ferocious storms, leaving two boats badly damaged and stranded at sea. The race takes an unexpected turn and is left in jeopardy With the winner of The Ocean Race decided by a jury.