Around 2,200 nautical miles from the finish, Boris Herrmann is only 100 nautical miles from the leading Charlie Dalin ("Apivia"). Seven days to the goal are forecast. Herrmann would have to catch up around 14 nautical miles per day, all very roughly calculated. In view of the condition of the boat and the skipper, this does not seem impossible, we reported about it several times.
But the last week of racing still has a lot in store, including many jibes on the way north. So there are also many opportunities to make a mistake in a maneuver and destroy the material or take the boat too hard overall, which could also lead to breakage.
A difficult decision for Herrmann. On the one hand, there is an almost certain podium, and victory even seems possible. That would be a sensation. On the other hand, his goal has always been to finish the race in the first place. He is the first German participant and would not only perpetuate himself in German sailing history by simply reaching the finish line.
So all or nothing? Or would you rather have the sparrow in hand than the pigeon on the roof?
How do you think Boris should behave in the last week of racing?
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