It was only a matter of hours. Charlie Dalin took the lead in the Vendée Arctique on the third day of the race. Launched at more than 22 knots this Wednesday evening, the skipper of Apivia has a 31 mile lead over Benjamin Ferré (Monnoyeur-Duo for a Job) and 86 over Guirec Soudée (Freelance.com).
Above all, the 2e of the last Vendée Globe dropped off its competitors in the race for victory, Jérémie Beyou, clocked in at 95 miles on Charal, and Thomas Ruyant (LinkedOut, +123). The fleet of 24 Imocas still in the race is sailing west of Ireland towards the first waymark located to the east of Iceland.
