Now most of the fleet has escaped the clutches of the Canary Islands, the next 24 hours will see the yachts move steadily southwards as they move into an area of strengthening winds.
The one exception is New York, which has struggled to move out of the lee of the islands and their overnight run of just 46 nautical miles could also indicate some sail damage.
Race Director, Joff Bailey, comments, "In ocean racing it is often the case that the rich get richer and with the leading pair, Durban 2010 and Beyond and Nova Scotia likely to benefit first from the steady trade winds, this is the likely scenario here - certainly as far as the Doldrums."
The 1200 GMT poll shows the front pair continuing to maintain their lead over the fleet, with Jamaica holding off Glasgow: Scotland with style Clipper for third place. The latest positions can be seen on the Race Viewer at http://www.clipperroundtheworld.com
Steady wind conditions will be a welcome relief for the fleet after the constant changes since the departure from La Rochelle.
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