Following the Ocean 50 fleet leaders home, Franck Cammas and Charles Caudrelier aboard Maxi Edmond de Rothschild win the Transat Jacques Vabre Ultimate fleet race

All four Transat Jacques Vabre classes are on a direct route to the finish.

HBF-Reforest’Action has withdrawn from the TJV race. Kito de Pavant and Gwen Gbick saw their bowsprit explode under the pressure of the gennaker while sailing at 20 knots.

After nine days of racing Maxi Edmond de Rothschild keeps getting faster at the front of the Ultimes whilst the Ocean Fifty class may well be shuffled as they enter the Doldrums.

After one week of the 15th edition of the Transat Jacques Vabre three of the four boats with a British crew member are still racing.

ransat Jacques Vabre – 3,300 miles of separation. After six days of racing, the first signs of wear and tear are appearing on board the boats and fatigue is putting the sailors to the test.

There was a lead change in the IMOCAs this morning but as the Ultimes power south to Cape Verde, many of the Class 40 are stuck again without wind

11th Hour Racing Team – Alaka’i have officially abandoned the Transat Jacques Vabre after Wednesday’s dismasting