Saturday, April 20, 2024
Class 40 - Transat Niji40 - Belle-Ile-de-Mer FRA - Day 13
The leading duo were still able to avoid turning into the flat transition zone to the south and thus keep their speed high. Xavier Macaire/Carlos Manera ESP/Pierre Le Boucher FRA were able to extend their lead to 9.5 miles. The two breakaways in the south were able to make up 100 miles. ----- The race tracker and the reports.
The fleet sailing in the north with north-westerly winds reached fresh winds again yesterday, with 800 miles to finish. These are likely to be much tougher to cross, as there is now the threat of a big lull until the finish. The two runaways in the south sail at good speeds in the trade winds, carrying them to the finish. Their gap yesterday remained stable at 1,000 miles. However, the race to catch up should begin today. ----- The 
After the fast ride through the North Atlantic, the fleet must cross the flat transition zone to the trade winds. This is bigger than expected, and the leading duo, sailing just 1.5 miles apart, has already slowed down. Xavier Macaire/Carlos Manera ESP/Pierre Le Boucher FRA are now leading. The breakaway duo in the south are making good progress in the trade winds, but are unlikely to make up the 1,000-mile gap. ----- The 
Best conditions for the fleet in the middle of the Atlantic, and with high speeds (17 knots), the leading duo is chasing towards the Caribbeans. ----- This morning, Alberto Riva ITA/Jean Marre FRA/Benjamin Schwartz FRA are now leading with a 21-mile advantage over Xavier Macaire/Carlos Manera ESP/Pierre Le Boucher FRA. ----- The 
The front of the fleet has now reached a strong low-pressure zone, and the leading duo is already sailing southwards in winds of around 40 knots with speeds of up to 17 knots. Alberto Riva ITA/Jean Marr- --The 
The fleet, now sailing south of the Azores, has reached a zone with fresh north-easterly winds and is now making rapid progress at high speeds of around 16 knots. Alberto Riva ITA/Jean Marre FRA/Benjamin Schwartz FRA continue to lead with a 15-mile advantage. The 
Both the fleet in the west and the two breakaways in the far south are currently making fast progress in good conditions. Alberto Riva ITA/Jean Marre FRA/Benjamin Schwartz FRA continue to lead the fleet in the west (north of the Azores), extending their lead to 22 miles. The 
The fleet, now led by Alberto Riva ITA/Jean Marre FRA/Benjamin Schwartz FRA, has reached a zone with calmer winds on its way west. Yesterday, the two outliers in the south lost further distance - the gap is now 230 miles. This morning, at the altitude of Gibraltar, they have reached the trade winds and should make up a lot of distance today. ---- The 
With wind conditions still atypical, the fleet in the west was able to hold on to the lead yesterday. The two breakaways in the south are now almost 150 miles behind, but will reach the trade winds today ... it remains exciting. Gildas Mahé FRA/Pep Costa ESP/Tom Dolan IRL are still in the lead one mile ahead of Alberto Riva ITA/Jean Marre FRA/Benjamin Schwartz FRA. ----- The 
The 13 Class 40 fleet has passed Cap Finisterre and now the weather poker begins: a large part of the fleet has chosen a westerly course and is sailing upwind in southerly winds. A smaller part is sailing southwards along the coast of Spain. There is very little wind for the time being, but the trade winds should set in very soon. ----- Gildas Mahé FRA/Pep Costa ESP/Tom Dolan IRL in the West are leading with a 2.5 mile lead over Alberto Riva ITA/Jean Marre FRA/Benjamin Schwartz FRA. ----- The 
With fresh westerly winds, the fleet is still sailing close together this morning on the approach to Cape Finisterre. Nicolas Jossier/Calliste Antoine/Benoît Charon FRA are now in the lead with a 1.5 mile advantage over Alberto Riva/Jean Marre/Benjamin Schwartz FRA, The 
The Lake Thun Sailing School is taking part in the Midsummer Race in the Baltic sea this summer. This will take you from the southernmost to the northernmost point of the Baltic Sea. There are still berths available on the sporty Dehler 30. An exciting adventure on a regatta cruise awaits. You can find all the details on the 
Yesterday, Nicolas Troussel FRA announced his withdrawal from the Vendée Globe 2024 after a long and fruitless search for sponsors. 44 solo skippers have registered for the 40 starting places. Following Troussel's withdrawal, Oliver Heer SUI has moved up to 40th place. ----- The 
The 3rd and final leg of the Solo Guy Cotten came to an end in Concarneau yesterday morning. ----- With his second leg victory, Loïs Berrehar FRA was the superior winner, with Alexis Loison FRA and Jules Delpeche FRA taking the honours. 
The 3rd leg of the Solo Guy Cotten will finish in Concarneau this morning. The leader and probable stage winner Loïs Berrehar FRA was still 11 miles short of the finish at 7 am CET. Alexis Loison FRA follows 4 miles behind, Anaelle Pattusch SUI was able to improve to 27th place. ----- The 
Yesterday afternoon, Eric Péron FRA also reached the finish of the Ultime Challenge in Brest with his Adagio, 17 days after winner Charles Caudrelier FRA. For Péron, who was the only one traveling on a conventional trimaran without foils, this was his first-ever circumnavigation of the globe! He crossed the Pacific in just 9 days and 8 hours, making him the fastest in the fleet! ----- The 
The start of the 3rd leg of the Solo Guy Cotten, the first series of the French single-handed offshore championship, took place yesterday in Concarneau. This morning, the closely bunched fleet sailed around a third of the 370-mile course in the south of Brittany. Leading the overall standings is Loïs Berrehar FRA, followed one mile behind by Alexis Loison FRA. Gaston Morvan FRA, winner of the second leg, retired early after a collision with a leak. Anaelle Pattusch SUI follows in 31st place, 13 miles behind. ----- The 
Eric Péron FRA with his 'Adagio' will also reach the finish in Brest this afternoon in 5th and last place. Without foils, he was able to keep up well at times, but even he was not spared from accidents. ----- The 
With 17 miles, a shorter coastal race was on the program in Concarneau yesterday. ----- Gaston Morvan FRA secured victory after a close duel with Loïs Berrehaar FRA, the winner of the first coastal race. The two also lead the overall standings. Anaelle Pattusch SUI finished 25th and improved her overall ranking by one place. ----- Today sees the start of the royal leg over 370 miles, with an expected finish on Friday. ----- The 
After 64 days and one hour, Anthony Marchand FRA with his 'Actual' reached the finish line in Brest yesterday afternoon in 4th place. Although he had to sail without his foils since the Pacific, he achieved an average speed of 19.48 knots. Eric Péron FRA ('Adagio') is the last to finish. He is currently benefiting from an exceptional weather situation with fresh, aft-southerly winds that are bringing him quickly to Brest. He still has 730 miles to go to the finish, which he will reach on Wednesday. ----- The 
The French single-handed annual championship, a series of single-handed regattas, began yesterday with the Solo Guy Cotten, culminating in the Solitaire du Figaro in August. A first 33-mile coastal race was on the program yesterday. ----- Loïs Berrehar FRA won in fresh winds, while 
Anthony Marchand FRA with his Actual will reach the finish in Brest this afternoon in 4th place. This morning, he was still 263 miles short. Eric Péron FRA ('Adagio') is expected to complete the first non-stop round-the-world race for foiling trimarans on Thursday. ----- The 
Anthony Marchand FRA ('Actual') was still 800 miles short of the finish line this morning, which he should reach tomorrow evening. Eric Péron FRA ('Adagio') in 5th has another 1800 miles to go. ----- The 
Next week, the first ever round-the-world race for foiling trimarans will come to an end. A sporting finale awaits the two remaining competitors Anthony Marchand FRA (Actual) and Eric Péron FRA (Adagio), fresh westerly winds will carry them to the finish in Brest. Anthony Marchand is expected on Monday evening. The 
After a very tough crossing of the Doldrums, Eric Péron FRA ('Adagio') is now also traveling at normal speeds in the northerly trade winds. He is 1,000 miles behind Anthony Marchand FRA ('Actual'), who still has 2,000 miles to go to the finish. -----The 
