French leg leaders Groupama sailing team passed the southernmost tip of South America, a major maritime milestone, at 1255 UTC with a 13nm lead over second placed PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG.
"Passing Cape Horn is a huge relief for us," Groupama skipper Franck Cammas said.
"It feels like we're leaving the the main risks behind us considering what's happened to the other boats.
"We're proud to be the first ones to pass. It's a big moment for the crew."
PUMA followed them round less than an hour later at 1352 UTC.
"It's a very emotional time for all of us," PUMA skipper Ken Read said.
"Everyone's up out of their bunks, we're all going to get up on deck and have a little celebration."
The pair now face a tactical battle over the remaining 2,000 nm through the South Atlantic to the Leg 5 finish in Itajaí, Brazil.
Credit : Y.Riou/Groupama/VOR
"Passing Cape Horn is a huge relief for us," Groupama skipper Franck Cammas said.
"It feels like we're leaving the the main risks behind us considering what's happened to the other boats.
"We're proud to be the first ones to pass. It's a big moment for the crew."
PUMA followed them round less than an hour later at 1352 UTC.
"It's a very emotional time for all of us," PUMA skipper Ken Read said.
"Everyone's up out of their bunks, we're all going to get up on deck and have a little celebration."
The pair now face a tactical battle over the remaining 2,000 nm through the South Atlantic to the Leg 5 finish in Itajaí, Brazil.
