THE FIGHT FOR THE FINISH LINE IN FINAL LEG OF RBI PRESS RELEASE 22ND JUNE

A forecast of light and fickle winds presents the final challenge for international yachtsman Alex Bennett from Plymouth and co skipper Malcolm Dickinson who are currently lying in 2nd place as they begin the final leg of the Shetland Round Britain and Ireland Race. They set off from Lowestoft just after 9pm on Tuesday 22nd June with Fujifilm primed for the last battle of what has already been an epic race around the British Isles.

This final leg to Plymouth will take them into the English Channel and along the south coast where there is a high pressure system and predicted winds of 0 – 10 knots.

Alex said: “This leg is going to be highly tactical. It will be slow and any of the top four Class 40’s could snatch a victory but I’m confident we are in a great position and we are ready to push hard for the finish line.”

Fujifilm is just a couple of hours behind the lead Class 40 boat and is more suited to these lighter conditions. Alex and Malcolm will be closely watching the forecast and trying to make the most of the light airs as they race for home.

There are now 7 Class 40’s in the race after 2 retirements. This 12th edition of the RBI had a record entry of more than 50 yachts. For this race Alex and Malcolm have chosen to support the charity Hospiscare.