Tom Laperche (SVR Lazartigue) during the Arkea Ultim Challenge - Brest

© Guillaume Gatefait Arkéa Ultim Challenge - Brest Day 4: Laperche leads into first stormy low
Passing some 195 to 200 miles west of the Canary Islands this Wednesday afternoon, the leaders are setting up for the first big low pressure system of the race so far, one which holds winds to 40kts and a front which they will cross tonight.