It couldn't really set up any better. The Volvo fleet has 300 miles to go to Lisbon. The top 5 boats are within 30 miles of one another after racking up some 500-mile days. There is a ridge of high pressure blocking the route, which will throw all the placings into chaos. And, depending on how Telefonica finishes, there could be a new leader atop the placings.
And you can watch it all unfold live on the tracker (click the LIVE button on the dashboard).
Here's the latest update, setting the scene:
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