After the 900-mile prologue from Lorient, which began to outline the sporting characteristics of the event, the Class40s now head south towards the Canary Islands and the Cape Verde archipelago, 1,500 miles away. Among the sharps (“pointed noses”), the gaps were also very small with 5 teams determined not to give up anything between them. 139), currently leading the rankings, will also have to fend off the impressive pace of Brazilians BARCO BRASIL (No. The adventure continues, this time with a touch of African flavour…Finally, with Storm Erin causing terrible damage and numerous casualties in Mindelo, Cape Verde, on August 11th. The rest of the cargo will be transported by an airlift organised (courtesy of TAP Cargo) from Lisbon to Cape Verde.