Skipper Ken Read continues to protect the middle of the racecourse as they approach the first mark

100ft supermaxi takes line honours in the Heineken Cape to Bahia Race setting a new course record

Pete Goss's family crew are heading into the Southern Ocean as is a crew of Australian and Canadian cruisers

Redress for rescue gives Vincent Riou 3rd in the Vendée Globe, and a useful cheque in the pocket

Thomas Coville missed the solo round the world record, but gave max value in self-expression

No way points, no scoring gates, no stealth play during leg 4 means tactical options are wide open