IMOCA Open 60 - New York-Vendée - Day 1

Since the start yesterday evening 80 miles outside New York, light winds have dominated the action, and the fleet of 28 solo skippers is making slow progress and sailing close together. Conditions that for once favored the older IMOCAs without foils. ----- In the lead is Sébastien Simon FRA (Groupe Dubreuil) with a 0.3 mile advantage over Violette Dorange FRA (Devenir), followed 0.1 mile behind by Samantha Davis GBR (Initiatives Coeur). Justine Mettraux SUI in 18th place is 3 miles behind. Oliver Heer SUI is currently 21st, but still has to take a 3-hour early start penalty. At the moment, there is a big lull, but during the day, westerly winds will set in. Towards THE evening, the first yachts should pass the last (virtual) control mark 180 miles off New York. ----- The race tracker and the reports.