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The Ocean Race 2023: Holcim-PRB lead as pack slows heading south, ahead of Team Malizia and Biotherm

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While the VO65 class are leading the way towards Cape Finisterre and the west coast of Portugal, Holcim-PRB lead the IMOCAs.

However, that effort from Holcim-PRB and their rivals is being made tougher by a paucity of strong wins, with speeds often under 10 knots.

Ad The conundrum they face is whether or not to stray from the shortest route to their destination in favour of looking to make up a longer distance with more wind assistance.

The Ocean RaceOcean Race fleets move into Bay of Biscay in search of stronger winds in Leg 7, 11th Hour dock outYESTERDAY AT 15:17 «It's looking very quiet, not so much wind… very slow,» was the succinct summary from Nico Lunven on Team Malizia, who are currently third.

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