Pen Azen, Puma Logic and Change of Course started the Madeira - Cowes Race at 1100 on Monday 25th August.

Before the start Puma Logic boistered team morale with an impromptu disco in the cockpit at the fuel berth.

The fleet face hundreds of miles of beating into a strengthening northerly breeze before having to negotiate a ridge of high pressure when they reach Biscay. All three boats are determined to be back in time for the Cherbourg Race on Friday 5th September.