Round-the-world record - East to West - Romain Pilliard/Alex Pella ESP - Day 8

South of the Cape Verde Islands, the trade winds are blowing only weakly at the moment. Romain Pilliard FRA/Alex Pella ESP have been forced to head far west on their record-breaking run, but have been able to keep their lead steady at 688 miles. The race tracker and the reports.