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The race leader reported a damaged rudder bearing early this morning, roughly 300 nautical miles south of the Cape Verde Islands. In a short radio message the skipper said the boat was “safe and sailing”, and that a spare bearing was on board.
Race direction confirmed the boat had slowed to around eight knots. The two nearest rivals are within 60 miles and gaining.
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