PUMA continue to lead the race in light airs more than 800 nautical miles from Miami on what should have been the eve of the Leg 6 finish while the threat of “famine” is becoming a reality on board Abu Dhabi.
How great is it posting every day that Puma is still in the lead on leg 6…. Go team….
Telefónica are poised to pounce on any mistakes by Leg 6 leaders PUMA and CAMPER as the top three power towards the Miami finish line in close formation, while behind them a second great battle develops.
The front three teams were neck and neck early on Wednesday as the battle for the Leg 6 lead reached new heights.
Rainclouds and squalls in and around the Doldrums zone have brought mixed fortunes for the leading pack overnight as leaders PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG saw their advantage cut to under eight nautical miles (nm) by 0400 UTC today.