Life on the ocean wave is a tale of the unexpected for Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing (ADOR) skipper Ian Walker, seen here on board his Azzam yacht during the 2014/15 Volvo Ocean Race.
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"The weirdest thing I have ever done at sea is to tip the boat on its side and drill 32 holes in the bottom," Walker told CNN during The Boathouse live web chat.
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Dolphins may be a regular sight on the Volvo Ocean Race route but ADOR crew member Justin Slattery once spotted a cow floating in the Atlantic.
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"Winning this race is the pinnacle of my sailing career," says skipper Walker of his victory in the Volvo Ocean Race. "Not bad for someone whose parents didn't sail."
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"The Volvo Ocean Race is a tough, long race that is very hard to win and easy to lose," says Walker after leading his team to an unassailable lead.
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The hard work is worth it for Walker when his ADOR crew celebrate the overall victory as they dock at L'Orient in France at the end of the penultimate stage.
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Just one last job for Walker ... live chatting to CNN's audience!
