The 24-hour speed distance record is under threat as the Volvo Ocean race fleet heads south towards New Zealand doing 30 knots.
Team New Zealand's boat Camper set a mark of just over 554 nautical miles on the first leg.
Organisers say the weather conditions for the next 3 days in the Pacfic could result in the record falling.
Groupama has a 60 mile lead over Camper at the head of the fleet.
