Gitana 80 closes on leader
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Loick Peyron, seeking his third win in the singlehanded transatlantic race closed the gap in Gitana 80 on leader Vincent Riou's PRB as the pair approached both the ice gate and the 1,000-mile post to the finish yesterday.
But Spain's Unai Basurko became the third Open 60 competitor to retire, struggling in last place, leaving just 10 in the fleet which started as 13 in Plymouth, bound for Boston 2,800 miles away.
Sam Davies in Roxy is holding on to sixth, 250 miles behind the leader, while Dee Caffari in Aviva is ninth, another 100 miles behind.
In the 40-foot class, Italy's Giovanni Soldini's Telecom Italia maintains his lead as Boris Herrmann slipped to join a trio which included Yvan Noblet and Thierry Bouchard all vying for second place. Miranda Merron was attacking again from sixth place in 40 degrees, nearly 80 miles behind.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments