At the top of the transatlantic challenge field, “Mari-ChIV” and “Maximus” are making good progress thanks to a strong breeze from the southwest. The two competitors are about 50 miles apart. It's a good 550 miles to the finish
"Mari-ChIV's" project manager and navigator Jef d'Etiveaud: "The boat sails well at 22 knots in the best racing conditions. The fight with "Maximus" is almost like a game of poker - who controls which course and when?"
"Maximus" is back in the race after the repairs have been completed. Navigator Mike Quilter reports an average speed of 19 knots over the past few hours. This would mean that tomorrow, Wednesday, the yacht should cross the finish line at Lizard at around 10 a.m. UTC.
The only question that arises is whether “Mari-ChIV” has already let the champagne corks pop, or whether the rival can still be overtaken in the remaining 24 hours.
In order to break the 100-year-old record set by the “Atlantic” in 1905, the winning yacht would definitely have to be at the finish before 10pm on Friday evening. At the moment everything looks like this will succeed.