The fleet hit its latest turning point — a high-pressure ridge that split fortunes wide open. The forecast said slowdowns were coming, but the leaders somehow slipped through with more breeze than expected. “We enjoyed dream conditions right after the ridge,” said Biotherm’s Paul Meilhat, still holding the top spot. Yoann Richomme on Paprec Arkéa, chasing hard in second, was equally relieved to have crossed it “faster than expected.” For those further back, it was a different story.