COWES, Isle of Wight, August 16
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Tough at the top
Artemis-Team Endeavour (IMOCA 60) and Monster Project (Volvo 70) at the start of the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race - Credit: Rick Tomlinson/RORC
At 1400 BST, the forecast strong westerly winds had arrived at the north of the course for the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race, providing challenging conditions for the yachts in the region. Three competitors have retired in the last 24 hours and Jankees Lampe's Open 40, La Promesse has suspended racing and is heading for Stornoway to effect mainsail repairs, before restarting the race.
Tonight or early tomorrow, the leading yachts racing under IRC in the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race are expected to cross the finish line when another world record
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