Hola from the yellow boat! It is going to be a short one from me today because I am exhausted and ready to visit my sleeping facilities.

We have been working hard all night trying to escape from a long, frustrating slow wind hole. We managed to do so after trying everything we had, running in first position for a while until Ha long bay, Viet Nam and Visit Sanya, China overtook us, getting to gate 4 in a much better angle. Heading for the Ocean Sprint 3 now.

Today, we've got news of the coronavirus reaching the status of a global pandemic, so the crew morale is a bit low with the uncertainty of what's to come. However we live the moment and continue racing hard in our usual happy way, trying to regain the positions lost.

Be safe out there.

From Punta del Este

Daily Stats:

Tune of the day: I fought the law, The Dead Kennedys

Daily Run: 65nm

Max boat speed: 7 knots

Sealife spotted: We saw a whale sending its usual spray into the air and soon dived in front of us showing its back fin in all its glory

Sailing manoeuvres (sail changes, tacks and gybes): Last night, during a long wind hole, we tried everything, from hoisting the Windseeker to Spinnaker 1 and Yankee 1. It did pay off for a while

Drinks consumed: Some mate, 12 coffees, 6 teas, 8 milos and lots of cold juice

Meal of the day: More cinnamon buns and a chicken and vegetables noodle dish cooked by Tono

Crew of the day: Cathy and Andrew for helming in challenging conditions and doing a great job

Tip of the day: To clean a leatherman of rust, put it for 24 hours in a container with WD40

Jeronimo