IMOCA Open 60 - Vendée Globe - Day 65 - Close up on top - Alan Roura SUI

Just four days ago, Yannick Bestaven FRA ('Maître Coq') led the field by more than 400 miles. During the past night UTC, he dropped to 3rd! Charlie Dalin FRA ('Apivia') is the new leader with Thomas Ruyant FRA ('LinkedOut') following 18nm behind, and Bestaven also staying close with a 26n backlog. Still sensational Damien Seguin FRA ('Groupe Apicil') in 4th (and first Non-Foiler) only 41nm back. ----- The first woman Clarisse Cremer FRA ('Banque Populaire') is 12th 800nm behind. ----- Alan Roura SUI ('La Fabrique') 15th could reduce the deficit to 2252nm. ----- The race tracker and the reports.