Veniard vindicated as conclusion of leg three of the Solitaire Afflelou le Figaro turns into a game of snakes and leader

La Solitaire Afflelou Le Figaro fleet set sail from Dingle with 25 knot winds

As Figaro sailors hang on to their hats running in 30-35 knots on final leg to Concarneau

But a moral win for Veniard, winner of three out of four legs at the conclusion of this year's Solitaire Afflelou le Figaro

Jacques Caraës takes on role as Race Director

Course announced for next year's La Solitaire Afflelou Le Figaro

As La Solitaire Afflelou Le Figaro gets underway from Caen - ETA at the Needles, tomorrow morning!

Several tactical options being employed by Figaro skippers on their run across to the Crosshaven finish of leg 1