The Doldrums Corridor is fast approaching and with current weather predictions favoring teams towards the back of the fleet, it will be tactically fascinating to watch over the coming days. While yet to officially enter the Doldrums Corridor, the latest weather reports show the Intertropical Convergence Zone, or dreaded Doldrums as it is commonly known, is north, giving the fleet a taste of what is to come. Visit Seattle Skipper Nikki Henderson, currently in fourth place, reports: “Last night we saw the strangest sight; clouds up high travelling in a totally opposite direction to the wind.
“According to Clipper Race Weather Guru, Simon Rowell, this means the Doldrums are within a day away. Let’s hope we reach the corridor before that happens.” Read more.
