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Kirsten Neuschafer is in second place, 770 miles behind leader Simon Curwen. She still holds the 24-hour Golden Globe Race speed record of 183 miles. Credit: Eben Human

Golden Globe Race skippers are pushing hard to catch leader Simon Curwen, as the fleet heads further south towards Hobart

A marina in Portugal

A boat owner, who is facing a VAT bill and fine from Customs in Portugal, is warning skippers to avoid sailing there from any non-EU country