Crédit photo : Manon Le Guen

Excitement and concentration were the order of the day on the pontoons. The participants  were tying up all the loose ends before setting off on this 220-mile solo race.

Towing began at 5pm in the port of Tréboul. The tugs will have to take the 65 Mini 6.50s out in turn to the Bay of Douarnenez so that they can reach the start line.

The start was given at 8.30pm, 1 hour late. After crossing the start line, the skippers headed for a clearing buoy, before heading out of Douarnenez Bay and towards the Birvideaux lighthouse.

1069 and 754 did not start for medical reasons

917 did not start for personal reasons.

The 716 had its mainsail torn.

880 abandoned due to technical problems

The 423 and the 965 have been withdrawn following a collision.

The 1067 is turning back due to a keel bolt problem. We have no further information at the moment.