By GF
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Edmond de Rothschild and Charles Caudrelier departing from Brest on January 7. LOIC VENANCE / AFP
The leader of the Arkéa Ultim Challenge could cross the finish line in Brest on Friday or at the start of the week if he decides to slow down to avoid a big depression.
At the helm of Maxi Edmond de Rothschild, Charles Caudrelier continues his solo journey in the North Atlantic. The skipper was only 1,527 miles from Brest where the arrival point is located at midday on Tuesday.
Two options are possible for the end of his world tour. Currently south of the Azores archipelago, it could cross the finish line if it manages to get ahead of a large depression expected in the Bay of Biscay. If he decides to delay by taking no risks with his boat, his triumph could be delayed by at least forty-eight hours with a crossing of the line planned for Monday. A decision should be made before Wednesday morning, race management indicated.
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Whatever his choice, Charles Caudrelier has the margin and a very comfortable lead over his pursuers. Thomas Coville (Sodebo) clocked in at 12:00 this Tuesday at 2059 miles, almost three days of navigation while Banque Populaire d’Armel Le Cléac’h, left after a new technical stopover in Rio de Janeiro to repair a double damaged, was 3049 miles behind schedule.
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Anthony Marchand (4th at 5757 miles) is about to pass Cape Horn. The crossing should take place this Tuesday. For Eric Péron (Adagio, 5th at 6199 miles), we will have to wait a little longer to move into the North Atlantic.
