The ybw.com/Navigators and General entry Eagle Star with YM’s Sarah Norbury aboard is closing with the class leaders and making about eight knots, despite the light wind. A good start helped the team to get a competitive position with clean air, which they have so far managed to hold onto.

St Catherine’s is the next major landmark in their race around the back of the Isle of Wight, after which they may be able to hoist a kite and lift their skirts. As they were speaking to us, the crew were anticipating a bacon butty and there was talk about about where the expresso machine had been stowed, so clearly they are managing to keep a sense of perspective about it all.For a portfolio of over 150 photographs from today’s action, click here