First shots of Alex Thomson's transatlantic crossing in HUGO BOSS boat

Alex Thomson and his new Hugo Boss IMOCA Open 60 race yacht on route to New York. Lands End, 12 June 2010. Photo copyright Mark Lloyd

Alex Thomson and his new Hugo Boss IMOCA Open 60 race yacht on route to New York. Lands End, 12 June 2010. Photo copyright Mark Lloyd

Alex Thomson and his new Hugo Boss IMOCA Open 60 race yacht on route to New York. Lands End, 12 June 2010. Photo copyright Mark Lloyd

Alex Thomson and his new Hugo Boss IMOCA Open 60 race yacht on route to New York. Lands End, 12 June 2010. Photo copyright Mark Lloyd