Guy Gillon's Khumbu leads the field on the water as the finishing-line beckons for the 704 nautical-mile Round Ireland Race

© David Branigan / Oceansport All eyes turn to leader for signs of Round Ireland Race outcome
After more than three days at sea and plenty of calm weather, breeze finally arrived off the West coast and the fleet quickly got up to speed. Guy Gillon's Khombu has at last opened up ground on the chasing pack and a finish now in prospect for Wednesday.