Watch: Film recalls highs and lows of 1985-86 Whitbread Round the World Race

The Ocean Race has published the latest in its series of historical re-uploads as part of its 50th anniversary celebrations. The latest 52-minute film comprises fascinating official footage from the 1985-86 Whitbread Round the World Race.

The Whitbread Round The World Race — now known as the Ocean Race — was the first ever fully crewed yacht race around the world, and the first race departed from the UK’s south coast on 8 September 1973.

Lionel Péan skippered L’esprit d’équipe to victory over 14 other teams in the 1985-86 edition, marking the first time a French team had won the Whitbread.

But this race is perhaps best remembered for when Drum lost its keel and capsized during training in the Fastnet Race, with Duran Duran singer Simon Le Bon on board.

Other famous names were involved in this race, with Sir Peter Blake back for a fourth time with Lion New Zealand, and this is when a spirited and determined Tracy Edwards would make her debut before launching her celebrated Maiden campaign for the following race.

Take a look at the official film below: