Volvo Ocean Race's ship-wrecked nine-man Team Vestas Wind crew finally made it back to civilisation this morning, telling of their amazing escape.

World champion diver William Trubridge will catch his breath before he again attempts to break his world record free dive, a feat proudly supported by his Havelock North parents.

A Kiwi freediver who failed in his attempt to break his own world record says he's 'sorry' he couldn't bring it home - but he will try again.