This morning, anyone checking the race tracker might have been surprised to see the positions completely upside down. Due to a lack of wind combined with strong currents, the racing IMOCA teams were tacking, turning, and doing everything possible to inch their way toward Portsmouth. These challenging conditions are not just physically demanding, they’re mentally exhausting for the crews as well. Let’s take a closer look at what has unfolded over the last 24 hours since yesterday’s update…

by Marie Lefloch