Tom Laperche remains at the head of the fleet aboard his trimaran SVR-Lazartigue, holding his lead as the race continues across the Atlantic.
The French skipper has been sending updates from on board, offering a glimpse into his routine now the race has reached full swing.
Staying out front is no small feat in a fleet of this calibre. Life at sea for a solo skipper leading the pack means constant sail changes, weather checks and snatched rest.
Laperche has made no mention of serious problems on board, a telling sign given the demands of ocean racing at this level.
The race is far from decided this early. But leading from the front on a boat like SVR-Lazartigue, in a fleet stacked with experienced ocean racers, speaks for itself.
More updates are expected as Laperche pushes on across the Atlantic, with his rivals still chasing hard to close the gap.
