Boat speeds are up around 10 knots as the fleet scape the windshadow of Male
CAMPER are showing good pace closest to the shore of Male. Groupama are currently the most southerly boat
After first 24 hours the breeze will trasck north and give the fleet reaching conditions in 15 knots of breeze. Should be a kind of drag race then which could suit Groupama. However the fleet will have to negotiate clods and squalls meaning lots of sail changes and trimming of weight on the boats. Hard work for the crews.
Abu Dhabi look to have the early lead.
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After first 24 hours the breeze will trasck north and give the fleet reaching conditions in 15 knots of breeze. Should be a kind of drag race then which could suit Groupama. However the fleet will have to negotiate clods and squalls meaning lots of sail changes and trimming of weight on the boats. Hard work for the crews.
