IMOCA, Class 40, Multi 50, Ultime - Route du Rhum - St.Malo FRA - Day 3

The weather remains challenging ! After the last front, there is a flat intermediate zone to cross. The Ultime trimarans are almost through, Charles Caudrelier FRA (Edmond de Rothschild) is still leading, but with only 4 miles ahead of François Gabart FRA (SVR Lazartigue). As the only Open 60 so far, Charlie Dalin (Apivia) has reached the flat intermediate zone, his lead has dropped accordingly to 42 miles. Kevin Escoffier FRA (PRB) and Jérémy Beyou FRA (Charal) are the first pursuers. With 73 miles behind, Justine Mettraux SUI has moved up to 9th place, 8 miles ahead of Isabelle Joschke FRA (11th place). Alan Roura SUI (Hublot) follows in 26th place, 140 miles behind - here is his report. Oliver Heer SUI is on his way back to Port La-Foret to repair the damage after the collision. But he is determined to finish the race, also to earn qualifying miles for a Vendée Globe entry - the Facebook page with video. The Class 40 fleet continues to sail close together and will reach the flat zone during the afternoon. Corentin Douget FRA is still leading, Simon Koster SUI (Banque du Léman) is in 10th place, 14 miles behind. The race-tracker and the reports.