The rivalry between Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance, 1st) and Yoann Richomme (PAPREC ARKÉA, 2nd) continues at full intensity in the trade winds on their 59th day at sea. Meanwhile, Boris Herrmann (Malizia – Seaexplorer, 6th) has experienced his second lightning strike in the last six months.
Among other highlights of the day, there’s talk of a great comeback by Alan Roura (Hublot, 17th), more new Cape Horners, a worrying depression, a dive under the hull for Guirec Soudée, (Freelance.com, 24th) and an iceberg spotted by Oliver Heer (Tut Gut, 30th).
Status quo among the leaders
The leading duo continues at full speed in the trade winds on a long tack towards the Azores high pressure. They will have to wait until tomorrow when they will cross a high pressure ridge for the wind to ease slightly. After that they will reach a powerful front that will allow “a clear passage to the south-east of the Azores”, according to Vendée Globe weather consultant Basile Rochut.
Dalin has been averaging more than 17 knots for the past few hours, allowing him to open out a lead of 197 miles away. As he gets closer to the high pressure ridge Yoann will be able to close up some of that distance, but routings show the advantage lies firmly with Dalin and he could cross the finish line on Tuesday. In the meantime, however, he remains very focused.
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