Simon Rowell and his crew crossed the finish line off New York on Saturday afternoon, a day ahead of second-placed Hong Kong.
Jersey’s victory in the race from Brazil to New York narrows Bristol’s lead in the overall race to just one point.
Jersey’s west country rival finished the race in third, crossing the line just after 6 pm last night.
Bristol now has 81 cumulative points compared to Jersey’s 80.Jersey dominated the 14th race of the 16-stage, 11-month circumnavigation and Simon Rowell and his crew led the eight yacht fleet for 20 of the race’s 28 days.
