Christian Radich (Norway) has now regained the lead overall on corrected time. Close behind her is fellow Norwegian Sorlandet clearly trying to give her a run for her money, with Mir (Russia), who always a great competitor in these races, looming up behind.

Meanwhile, two Scottish Class C vessels are leading the fleet on the water in a battle to cross the finish line first. Alba Explorer is in ahead with Ocean Spirit of Moray not far behind both on the water and in Class C on corrected time. Behind them and closing the gap is Spaniel (Latvia).

Photo: Alba Explorer at the race start.

Jolie Brise is back in the lead in Class B on corrected time with Stina Mari (Norway) in second and Jens Krogh (Denmark) in third. Rona II (UK) is now first in Class D on corrected time, with Hebe III (Czech Republic) in second and Urania (Netherlands) in third.

Winds are continuing to be fresh south easterlies for the entire fleet, helping them around the north tip of Scotland and providing them all with excellent sailing conditions. Over the weekend the winds will become light and variable but then should pick up again early next week.

The two communications officers who are travelling with the fleet on board HMS Mersey are now just off Cape Wrath and reportedly enjoying good conditions and excellent hospitality!

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