Vendee Globe - Ari Huusela progress
As I had hoped, Ari's speed picked up a little after midday. At 13:30 his spot speed was 8.5 kts and his 4 hour average 6.4 kts. Forecast winds and waves in that location are 3kts and 2m. He has around 550 nm to the finish. The good news is that winds are due to increase, so he could be North of Cape Finisterre within 24 hours. Winds are forecast to slacken off from Wednesday night, which will slow progress again. Perhaps he could be near or inside the 200 nm radius by then. The winds will be low and sailing will be upwind from that point, so a slow final two days.
As I had hoped, Ari's speed picked up a little after midday. At 13:30 his spot speed was 8.5 kts and his 4 hour average 6.4 kts. Forecast winds and waves in that location are 3kts and 2m. He has around 550 nm to the finish. The good news is that winds are due to increase, so he could be North of Cape Finisterre within 24 hours. Winds are forecast to slacken off from Wednesday night, which will slow progress again. Perhaps he could be near or inside the 200 nm radius by then. The winds will be low and sailing will be upwind from that point, so a slow final two days.