Back on the move! With a change in the wind and sea conditions earlier this morning Race leaders the Islanders have been able to get back on the move after spending a frustrating night at anchor due to the weather conditions. Second placed Savoir Faire further south in the Irish Sea having been able to keep rowing most of the night and maintain a gap of some 80 miles behind the leaders.

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