Sam Davies and the Vendee

Some good Samaritans and a hard-working shore crew have Sam Davies back at sea.  Hopefully a borrowed mast from a wrecked First Class 8 in Madeira, a Laser sail and her O60 storm jib will get her home to France.  As long as she’s out there, we’ll be watching.  Meanwhile, while Armel Le Cleach continues to hold his lead on the fleet, just 4 miles separates the five boats who trail him.  Attrition aside, it’s setting up to be a serious battle as the fleet heads into the Southern Atlantic.