Assa Abloy’s early separation from the fleet to the north has begun to pay off well. They now hold a lead of 37 from Amer Sports One who is also tracking north.

Position Report, Day 6, 0956 GMT

1 AART

2 AONE (37 miles behind leader)

3 NEWS (109 miles behind leader)

4 ILBK (109 miles behind leader)

5 TYCO (109 miles behind leader)

6 DJCE (132 miles behind leader)

7 ATOO (383 miles behind leader)

8 TSEB (RTD)