Team New Zealand's boat Camper is in second place, 38 miles from the lead on the 4th leg of the Volvo Ocean race from China to Auckland.
On a more southerly course, Camper is chasing leader Groupama .
Having lost the leg lead to Groupama, Camper co-skipper Stuart Bannatyne says the priority is to minimise the damage and look for a chance to strike back.
The boats are expected into Auckland around March 9th.