It is safe to say that the Vendee Globe no longer has a ‘match race’ for the lead with Francois Gabart and MACIF having pulled out a 259 miles lead up the South Atlantic. See this morning’s update. Sam Davies gives her take on the race. At London Boat Show talented RS:X sailor Saskia Sill has been announced as Pantaenius YJA Young Sailor of the Year. The GBR Youth Challenge has been selected to trial next month for the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup, while the Italian team has also been named. In Australia Nick Press won the final race of the 12ft skiff Interdominions as Thurlow Fisher Lawyers came out on top in the opening round of the 18ft skiff’s Australian Championship.