All conditions greet the Solitaire Afflelou Le Figaro competitors at the start of their second leg from Crosshaven

And strong winds forecast as the fleet departs Brest tomorrow

Severe weather forecast affects Solitaire Afflelou le Figaro's third leg

Solitaire du Figaro sailors fighting their way south in anticipation of big breeze forecast

Surprise leader in leg three of the Solitaire Afflelou le Figaro

Figaro sailors batten down hatches as British boats suffer

War stories from la Solitaire Afflelou le Figaro as the competitors struggle to make the final miles to la Coruna

If you think the Fastnet racers received a pasting find out how Corentin Douguet won leg 3 of the Solitaire du Figaro