IMOCA, Class 40, Multi 50, Ultime - Route du Rhum - Point-à-Pitre FRA - Day 7

With 27 miles to go this morning, Charles Caudrelier FRA ('Edmond De Rothschild') is already rounding Guadeloupe. However, the conditions are very flat. He should finish the race at midday, in a new record time of just under 7 days. François Gabart FRA ('SVR Lazartigues') follows in second place, 55 miles behind. ----- The Open 60s have covered just over half of the race distance. Charlie Dalin FRA ('Apivia') leads with 65 miles to go, and Thomas Ruyant FRA ('LinkedOut') has edged Jérémy Beyou FRA ('Charal') out of 2nd. With her attack in the North, Justine Mettraux SUI moved up to 6th place with a gap on the first of 145 miles, and she still has a chance to make the podium. Alan Roura SUI is 17th, while Oliver Heer SUI has now crossed Biscay after his restart. ----- Class 40 still has to cross the low-high-pressure zone of the Azores. Yoann Richomme FRA ('Paprec-Arkea') has extended his lead to 36 miles. Simon Koster SUI in 5th place, 45 miles behind, remains in the race for the win. ----- The race tracker and the reports.