Stamm is still in repair mode, be it that the shelter on Auckland island is likely to get hit by a direct storm, lifting the sheltered conditions. He has now chosen to sail to New Zealand for a better shelter and to continue his repairs.
The Leaders in the VG2012 are approaching the West Pacific Ice Gate with still a very small margin of 12 Nm, after several times changing the lead.
The Boats on the chase are more or less staying at same distance. The last boat in the fleet, Team Plastic (on first generation Imoca60 boat) is enjoying strong winds and high speeds; however at some 4000 Nm behind the leaders.
LiveSkipper, virtual Boats have passed the Falklands islands already and now looking for the best strategy to pass the Southern Atlantic.
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