The Standings Get Interesting

Mascalzone Latino, after a disastrous stall at the start lost by more than 5 minutes. This is sounding consistent.

LR beat Le Défi showing again that the French boat is among the slowest in the field. They also had more Spinnaker problems. But look at the numbers. LR's margin of victory is still less than was Alinghi's, which happens to be the next opponent.

One World is undefeated and looks deserving of its leadership spot.

The big Surprise is the Swedish Örn entry. A winning start over S&S that was gradually increased - thus demonstrating good speed - and a race tactically controlled from there on end. Jesper Bank & crew may be the dark horse of this competition...