Yachting World

Ellen weathers another storm

Having survived another storm overnight Ellen MacArthur is still 1 day, 19 hours, 9 minutes ahead of Francis Joyon's global record breaking time

Aera, the Ker 55 owned by London-based yachtsman Nick Lykiardopulo and skippered by Jez Fanstone is currently in line for overall IRC handicap honours

Vendee Globe sailor Jean Le Cam (Bonduelle) is managing to hold off Vincent Riou (PRB) and Mike Golding (Ecover)

Wilsonian's Open Winter Series attracted an excellent entry of 55 boats including 9 visitors, with over 30 boats frequently coming to the start

Although Vendee Globe skipper Jean Le Cam has extended his lead to 154 miles Le Cam and Golding are increasing pressure

Ellen MacArthur is now 1 day, 6 hours and 21 minutes ahead of Francis Joyon's global speed record

Vendee Globe competitors live on the edge of fear in Southern Ocean life

The forecast gale hit the Global Challenge fleet slightly earlier than expected - currently beating into 30-40kts of wind