The Ocean Race: Fleets move into Bay of Biscay in search of stronger winds in Leg 7 ahead of Grand Finale

18.06.2023 - 16:01 eurosport.com

As both the IMOCA and VO65 fleets are through the English Channel, they can now focus on the Bay of Biscay and North Atlantic.

The target now is to leave the Bay of Biscay to port and sail down the Iberian coast before turning into the Mediterranean. Ad After two days of gentle winds, Sunday morning brought a light to moderate breeze, but in the general direction of travel, meaning choices will need to be made.

Further west there is likely to be more wind, but it comes at a cost of extra distance. This tactical choice over the next day or so could be decisive.

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