Jean-Luc Van Den Heede still has a solid hold on the lead, despite damage sustained to Matmut's mast during the Southern Ocean

© Christophe Favreau / Matmut / PPL Golden Globe Race - Day 185 - Istvan Kopar rounds Cape Horn
Istvan Kopar rounded Cape Horn at 19:00 UTC yesterday, giving the 65-year old American/Hungarian a perfect New Year boost. To have got this far has been a triumph over adversity in every sense since the start from Les Sables d'Olonne on July 1st