So all things going well, this should be my last blog of the race. Thanks to you all for reading and for your support and messages to all the crew whilst we have been out here. As always, it means so much to know people are following us.

We are looking forward not back and trying to catch the next boat ahead, Unicef. It's a stretch and would be pretty lucky if we did, but we will push to the end either way. It's fun to have a goal, a boat to chase, particularly after being so very, very far behind a week ago. 30nm seems like a short jog in comparison to the unachievable 180nm marathon that it was a week ago. For the last few hours we had a very favourable wind shift and have been able to sail totally in the right direction - unusual and a great feeling! Long may it last as it is definitely not forecast from what I can tell.

I've really enjoyed this leg, I think everyone has. Despite the heat, it's been gorgeous and relatively easy sailing. The water and the weather are warm which has mean t-shirt and shorts, night and day (an absolute luxury for any British sailor). We have sailed through some of the most interesting waters in the world. I hope one day I can come back here and explore properly. Looking forward to Sanya now ... a cold beer and a sleep - perhaps a shower will slot in somewhere there too.

Sailing with style -Nik