Not much news to report this morning from our yachts.



Puma have gone way west presumably searching for better conditions and more favourable wind direction. They seem to have tacked back in now, so hopefully they can start laying the track again soon, towards the next waypoint. They haven’t called in today as yet.



Meanwhile Jaguar have called in this morning to say that they have had most of the crew suffering from seasickness for the last 24 hrs but it is abating now and there is sign of life again below decks. They are currently heading due North and skipper Pete is tucking into a steaming bowl of hot porridge. They have had a few minor technical issues during the night including a broken Genoa lead car but have managed to fix that with some ingenuity. They are still smug in the knowledge that they can use as much loo roll as they want ….



Magnum continue to lead Class 3, with Mostly Harmless second. These 2 yachts are currently inshore beating around the south west tip of Ireland, and look to have been close to the infamous fastnet rock earlier today. The weather forecast for today shows that the North Westerly breeze will be with them for the next 9-12 hrs varying in strength from Force 4 to 6. The sea state is lumpy but it seems the sun is shining, which is always a bonus!



Sara is doing well in hospital. She is improving which is great news and hope to speak to her this morning. Philippe’s Dad Graham went to see her last night and managed to make her smile so that is definitely progress!



More news later…..