Race Update 7: First vessel crosses the finish line
As expected last night saw Alba Explorer (UK) cross the finish line at 03.27 GMT. The next finishers are expected sometime shortly after midday today, including Spaniel (Latvia), Mir (Russia) and Dar Mlodziezy (Poland). Meanwhile a number of changes have occurred overnight. In Class A on corrected time Christian Radich maintains the lead but now Alexander von Humboldt (Germany) has moved into second place with Stavros S Niarchos (UK) now in third.
Class B on corrected time is now being led by the Norwegian Stina Mari, clearly heading for home with a final burst of energy. Behind her is Jolie Brise (UK) and Far Barcelona (Spain). Alba Explorer may have crossed the finish line first but Black Diamond of Durham (UK) is now in the lead in Class C on corrected time with Alba Explorer second and Ocean Spirit of Moray (UK) back up into third. Class D is also undergoing a shake up with Assarain II (UK) taking the lead, St Barbara V (UK) in second and Lietuva (Lithuania) in third.
Photo: Black Diamond of Durham now leading Class C.
Winds closer to the Norwegian coast are lighter which means many of the vessels are slowing down considerably and taking longer to reach the finish line. For those vessels still crossing the North Sea, winds should remain moderate.
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