If repairs go as planned, Alex Thomson hopes to have a small window to test sail Hugo Boss

The eight boats finally clear the Doldrums and gather speed in the trade winds

Steve White has managed to complete his funding to line-up with the 29 other skippers

Green Dragon skipper Ian Walker reports in for YW this morning with the latest in the struggle to get through the Doldrums

Team Russia's media man Mark Covell looks forward to more appropriate dress as soon as the breeze builds

Ericsson 4 media man Guy Salter takes stock in his YW blog as the fleet compresses