Overview
- Nearly a quarter of the fleet has withdrawn — 31 of 128 — after equipment failures, seasickness and safety issues including Moneypenny’s lost life raft.
- Master Lock Comanche is holding a narrow advantage over defending champion LawConnect, with the margin reported around four nautical miles at times.
- LawConnect suffered a broken mainsheet and halyard overnight but the crew made repairs and kept the boat in close contention.
- SHK Scallywag 100 has moved into second with Lucky close behind, after performing a 720-degree penalty turn earlier to avoid potential time penalties.
- Supermaxi Wild Thing 100 retired after rigging damage with all crew safe and the yacht returning to Sydney.