The Ocean Race launches Relay4Nature, a global collaboration for the Ocean's wellbeing by The Ocean Race 7 May 17:36 UTC The launch of Relay4Nature marks the start of an exciting new collaborative programme ahead of this year's major global environmental and ocean summits. An initiative of The Ocean Race, Relay4Nature will involve a baton passing from team to team, shining a spotlight on ocean leaders, innovators and advocates. Relay4Nature is the product of two years of collaborative work between Richard Brisius, Chairman of The Ocean Race and Ambassador Peter Thomson, United Nations Secretary-General's Special Envoy for the Ocean.