A recent reports shows that in the light winds the skippers of the two lead boats in the Magellan Three Peaks Yacht Race – Hellefix and Spirit of Barmouth – have set courses that could decide the outcome of the Race.

The two skippers have elected to pass either side of the Island of Jura, with Spirit of Barmouth passing to the west via the Sound of Islay while Hellefix passes to the east via the Sound of Jura. As far as the remainder of the fleet is concerned, there is little definite information, though they are believed to be off the Mull of Galloway.

The leading boats are expected to reach Fort William in the early hours of tomorrow morning (Wednesday) with all the crews having a sleepless night as they row/navigate their way through till dawn.