With 2,000 miles to go to Cape Town, the leading yachts in the VOR are now heading on the same track towards the finish.

However, while Illbruck, News Corp and Tyco are tracking behind Amer Sports One, Assa Abloy is heading further south and has picked up a 15-20 knot northerly breeze generated by the low-pressure system in the south. Although she’s still in in fifth position it does give her more control on Amer Sports Too, SEB during this crucial period.

Position Report, Day 27, 0400 GMT

1 AONE

2 ILBK (36 miles behind leader)

3 NEWS (86 miles behind leader)

4 TYCO (175 miles behind leader)

5 AART (246 miles behind leader)

6 DJCE (492 miles behind leader)

7 TSEB (495 miles behind leader)

8 ATOO (500 miles behind leader)