The gap narrows as JAMAICA makes big gains

As the fleet approaches the coast of Mexico the gap has closed as only 47 miles separate leading yachts Hull and Glasgow from JAMAICA.

That distance has been reduced from 58 miles yesterday and more than 70 miles earlier in the week. Some great sailing has put JAMAICA right back in contention.

And with more than 1,800 miles and an estimated 9 days to go there are still plenty of opportunities for JAMAICA to reduce the gap even further.

Overnight we have seen her change tactics dramatically having gone from one of the most westerly boats earlier in the race to the furthest east. She is now hugging the coastline where fresher winds helped by a northerly breeze are allowing them to take miles out of most of the fleet.

May this move continues to pay off - if she can continue to shave 5 - 10 miles per day off the rest of the boats it could be one of the most unlikely ascents up the leader board since the leaving of Liverpool.

Let's not tempt fate but fear not and trust in providence wherever thou may be.