The boat, sponsored by Hugo Boss, that Alex Thompson will be sailing on in his attempt to make it solo around the world.
The boat, sponsored by Hugo Boss, that Alex Thompson will be sailing on in his attempt to make it solo around the world.
"Early Start" co-anchor John Berman getting a tip on life jacket safety from Alex Thomson before taking a test ride.
"Early Start" co-anchor John Berman getting a tip on life jacket safety from Alex Thomson before taking a test ride.
John Berman in the driver's seat while Alex Thomson shares the art of driving a sailboat.
John Berman in the driver's seat while Alex Thomson shares the art of driving a sailboat.
A look at the navigation equipment on board the sailboat.
A look at the navigation equipment on board the sailboat.
Alex lets John take over steering of the boat.
Alex lets John take over steering of the boat.
Alex Thomson shows John Berman how to use an iPad to help navigate the ride on the Hudson River in New York City.
Alex Thomson shows John Berman how to use an iPad to help navigate the ride on the Hudson River in New York City.
Crew member watches as Alex explains the inner workings of a sailboat.
Crew member watches as Alex explains the inner workings of a sailboat.
On the test boat ride with John and Alex, the crew rides by an iconic vision: The Statue of Liberty.
On the test boat ride with John and Alex, the crew rides by an iconic vision: The Statue of Liberty.
Crew demonstrates moving a sail - something Alex Thomson will have to do on his own when he attempts to travel solo around the world.
Crew demonstrates moving a sail - something Alex Thomson will have to do on his own when he attempts to travel solo around the world.