VendeeGlobe, and intense battle for the lead.

The last day has seen some 3 different leaders in the VendeeGlobe2012! 

Banque Populaire , only Boat that validated Crozet gate. 

While Banque Populaire is the only Boat that so far validated the Crozet Ice Gate as the Western Bouy, the other 4 Boats have passed, but need to go North to pass the  Crozet Ice Gate still closer to the Eastern Gate.
The other Boats followed a more southerly faster course but are now into calmer winds, while Banque Populaire has come out of the area of wind calm and with better speed towards the South-East is expected to pass again and take over the lead.

The following group of 3 boats, meanwhile is making good speed and closing in on the leaders.
A daily video impression is available on the VendeeGlove website or a link on my TAB "Media", above.