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Tuesday, 5 September, 2000, 10:50 GMT 11:50 UK
Picture gallery: In training for the race
How do you train for the world's toughest yacht race? Learning to live inside a 72ft metal hull with relative strangers in testing conditions for weeks at a time. Trying to get the most out of your yacht and yourself.


Leggers thirsting for a life at sea


One...Two....Heeeeeeave


The local coastguard simulates an aerial rescue


Their winchman is lowered onto the deck


Wee Rory, 6ft 5ins tall, is there to meet him


Hilary has a go at winching


Scaling the heights


As the sun sets, time to reflect over challenges ahead
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