With just a few days left before the VOR fleet reaches Rio de Janeiro, crews are thawing out in the soaring heat as they head further north away from the icebergs. Many have been experiencing excruciating pain from their chilblains and minor frostbite injuries. However, despite the pain, those at the front of the fleet including illbruck are fighting every inch of the way in an effort to retain their slim lead over Amer Sports One.

Position Report, Day 22, 1558 GMT

1 ILBK

2 AONE (17 miles from leader)

3 TYCO (23 miles from leader)

4 AART (25 miles from leader)

5 DJCE (26 miles from leader)

6 NEWS (293 miles from leader)

7 ATOO (555 miles from leader)

8 TSEB