Brack Duker’s Evolution closed to within three...

Brack Duker’s Evolution closed to within three miles of Davis Pillsbury’s Holua as the Santa Cruz 70s surged in fresh breezes toward the finish of the race from Los Angeles to Cabo San Lucas.

Riding the first strong winds of the week, the sleds sailed more than 200 miles in the last reported 24 hours.

Seven of the 28 boats that started last weekend dropped out because of light winds earlier in the race.