Many Boats passed Cape Horn, some in the dark, some in tumultuous seas but Jean Le Cam in early daily and close distance. He thus could make a nice video of his passing, that give us arm-chair sailors a glance a vivid as can be.
There was the final verdict of the Jury to "DSQ" Bernard Stamm, for accepting help. Bernard, who after his repairs on the hydrogenerators, lost the function again due to an UFO (un-identified floating object) and left without power generation had to re-fuel after passing Cape Horn. He basically put himself out of the race, keeping the honor on him, before the Jury could reject his appeal.
Tanguy de Lamotte, found his gennaker drifting alongside his boat as the langyard broke loose and had some big effort to retrieve it onboard.
Alex Thompson, sailing close to the Argentinian coast, gained a lot of miles and for some time took the 3rd spot from Jean-Pierre Dick.
Francois Gabart however sailed a perfect strategy which extended his lead, as we speak, to over 200 Nm. He has gained a very strong position doing this.
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