illbruck, who’s reaching in 30 knots of breeze, has increased her lead to 38 miles overnight. And with the rest of the fleet in lighter, westerly winds, the gap is likely to increase within the next few hours.

djuice dragons has encountered some gear failure with a snapped mainsail clew ring causing an outhaul failure. Repairs have been hampered by snow but they are, nevertheless, continuing to fight to keep control of fifth place from Assa Abloy and SEB.

Position Report, Day 9, 0348 GMT

1 ILBK

2 TYCO (38 miles from leader)

3 AONE (39 miles from leader)

4 NEWS (45 miles from leader)

5 DJCE (89 miles from leader)

6 AART (91 miles from leader)

7 TSEB (116 miles from leader)

8 ATOO (315 miles from leader)