Loïck Peyron continues to head towards Australia under reduced sail and is getting ready to open his Christmas presents. He has also treated himself to the special Christmas meal that was prepared for him by some top chefs. Meanwhile, ashore his team are busy preparing for his arrival. They are currently examining the possibility of loading Gitana 80 on a container vessel that is due to leave Fremantle on 18th January for Le Havre. This journey home will take around a month and if plans go ahead, it is possible that Gitana 80 will be accompanied by some of the other boats that are currently heading for South-West Australia.