The fast straight-line pace has kept things incredibly tight at the top, with the first eight boats all within one mile of each other.
The Dingle - Dieppe leg is the final stage of the Figaro, which has seen a boom year, with many big names from the world of ocean racing returning to 'La Solitaire' from the likes of the IMOCA Open 60 and offshore trimaran circuits.
Full details are available on www.lasolitaire.com.