The skipper of the Maxi Solo Banque Populaire VII is beginning his descent along La Basse-Terre. He has just left the islet of La Tête de l'Anglais to port and is now heading towards the Basse-Terre buoy which he will have to leave to starboard. With the wind from the East, this section is likely to be less windy. The sailor will have to maneuver between the fishing nets. Change of sails and two gybes are still to be expected if he wants to arrive before the record of 7d 17h 19min which is held since 2006 by Lionel Lemonchois .
