The Tour de Corse saw the TP 52 Arobas boat of Gérard Logel forced to withdraw from the race. During the morning, the immediate pursuers passed the Cap Corse after encountering stronger winds between Balagne and Cap Corse. The descent of the East Coast proved more complicated, with winds fluctuating between 4 to 5 knots, making navigation less predictable. By late morning, Team Guenifey overtook the Intuition boat and took the lead in the 31st edition of the Tour de Corse.
At 5 p.m., the TP 52 boat of Julien Llorca was reported near La Chiappa, where it would face slightly stronger winds, with a west wind reaching up to 9 knots. Intuition was ahead of Pinarello, while the third place was occupied by Jacanda III, piloted by Marc Rouanne, located at Solenzara. Following Jacanda III was Eleven, a catamaran sailed by Gilles Bocabeille.
The arrival of Team Guenifey is expected this Friday between 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., under the cliffs of Bonifacio. The slowest competitors remain in the Calvi area. While the real-time record of 25 hours and 57 minutes set by Lionel Péan remains unchallenged, Team Guenifey’s time is expected to be close to this benchmark after covering the 250-mile course.
In Lourdes, Corsican pilgrims participating in the Pilgrimage of the Rosary experienced emotional moments, highlighting the spiritual significance of the event. In Ajaccio, the Pink Bubble initiative aims to improve early detection of breast cancer. Meanwhile, a traffic accident in Volpajola resulted in two injured individuals. Pilots at Air Corsica have announced they are ready to resume dialogue with management without delay. However, recent rains in Upper Corsica have been insufficient to replenish water reserves, raising concerns about the ongoing drought.
Updates from the 31st Tour de Corse and Other Corsican News
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