Javier Sanso’s new Acciona IMOCA 60 represents Spain’s best shot at Vendee Globe line honours. However this Owen Clarke design also carries no fossil fuels. In the Volvo Ocean Race the boats are still upwind with Puma taking a flier to the east. In the Global Ocean Race Halvard Mabire and Miranda Merron are back in the lead. Meanwhile besuited Alex Thomson has been keel riding again on Hugo Boss – see the pics and video. ISAF have announced the equipment they will be testing for the Women’s skiff and mixed catamaran slots for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.