Tyco has slipped in to the lead over the last six hours of the VOR leaving Assa Abloy, illbruck just one mile astern followed closely by Amer Sports One and djuice.

Meanwhile SEB has altered her course towards her closest competitor News Corp, sailing on a westerly track in the hope to move up from last place. The female crew on Amer Sports Too is highly motivated as they match the pace of the other yachts and stay in contention.

Position Report, Day 4, 0956 GMT

1 TYCO

2 AART (1 mile from leader)

3 ILBK (1 mile from leader)

4 AONE (2 miles from leader)

5 DJCE (3 miles from leader)

6 ATOO (9 miles from leader)

7 NEWS (13 miles from leader)

8 TSEB (16 miles from leader)