IMOCA, Class 40, Multi 50, Ultime - Route du Rhum - Point-à-Pitre FRA - Day 9

Meanwhile, 5 of the 8 Ultime trimarans have reached the finish on Guadeloupe. ----- Last year's winner Francis Joyon FRA ('IDEC') had the upper hand in the duel for fourth place with a 2-hour lead over Yves Le Blevec FRA ('Actual'). ----- After 8 days at the top, Charlie Dalin FRA ('Apivia') had to give up the lead to Thomas Ruyant FRA ('LinkedOut') tonight, but the gap is just 4 miles. Justine Mettraux SUI ('TeamWork') continues to hold onto the lead group and is now 7th, 154 miles behind. ----- In Class 40, Xavier Macaire FRA ('Groupe SNEF') dropped back from the lead group after a repair stop - he suffered a water ingress after cracks in the hull - the report. Yoan Richomme FRA ('Paprec-Arkea') clearly remains on top with a 55-mile lead. Simon Koster SUI moved up to 4th place, just 4 miles behind 2nd place. -----The race tracker and the reports.