The big weather brought about many leaderboard changes, yet the top seven teams remain just 50 nautical miles (nm) apart in the vast North Pacific.

After the forecast textbook North Pacific weather delivered some of Race 9's fastest, most furious and thrilling conditions, with reports of gusts heading well into the 50 knot range overnight, the sun has come out and the Clipper Race fleet is currently experiencing some relatively warm champagne sailing conditions during Day 16.