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Despite being forced onto rocks shortly after the start Skandia finished just 53 minutes behind the race leader. Her boat, though, has suffered structural damage.

Jo Cackett reports from Puma Logic as they head towards the Fastnet rock

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Sam Davies is currently mid-fleet after gaining several places

The Rolex Fastnet race starts Sunday at 11:00 from the Royal Yacht Squadron line

Gracing the Cowes shoreline this year is one the most powerful monohulls in the world - 100ft super maxi ICAP Maximus.

20 years after his near fatal capsize, Duran Duran star Simon Le Bon will be in Cowes today as he prepares once again to sail in the Rolex Fastnet race…