The reason for JAMAICA losing ground

We have just received exclusive access to the crew on board JAMAICA. Round-the-Worlder and chief sail repairer Bernard Tissier has confirmed our worst concerns :

Another spinny wrap from hell!!.

Sailed on mainsail alone for 24hrs so lost out to rest of fleet. Am currently working on repair.

Weather starting to get less cold, but still not warm.

Our thanks go to Bernard for sending us this message and also for the fact that Bernard is the main person on board who repairs the sails when such disasters take place. His efforts are invaluable to our success.