Ian Walker’s Abu Dhabi Ocean racing boat are closing on the Dongfeng Racing Team as leg six of the Volvo Ocean Race reaches its climax.

With about 400 nautical miles left to the finish line in Newport, USA, the Warsash skipper had Dongfeng in his sights having closed to just 1.5nm behind in the last time check on the stage.

Sam Davis’ Team SCA remain in last place, 56nm behind the leaders.