Increasing the Pace
After three days of racing just 30 miles divide the fleet as they continue their journey to Portsmouth, England.
Movistar (Bouwe Bekking) are approximately 18miles south of Sable Island, commonly known as “The Graveyard of the Atlantic”. They are desperately trying to claw back some of the miles lost after their two hour start penalty in New York but are suffering in just 4 knots of breeze.
The remainder of the fleet appear to be experiencing a break from the unpleasant, upwind conditions they have faced so far. The wind has been steadily backing around to the north in the past 12 hours, bringing with it increased boat speeds.
ABN AMRO ONE (Mike Sanderson) are the furthest south and sailing at speeds of up to 16kts. Pirates of the Caribbean (Paul Cayard) who are currently lying in second are 50 miles further north with slightly less breeze, and a boat speed of 12 knots at the latest poll.
Brasil1 (Torben Grael) have managed to hold on to their lead although Paul Cayard and his crew on The Black Pearl have closed the gap up to just 4 miles.
The remainder of the fleet are sailing at boat speeds of between 13 and 14kts.
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