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New IMOCA launched for Élodie Bonafous first of the class of 2028
Although this tenth edition of the Vendée Globe is not yet finished already there are 2028 projects taking shape and form. In many respects the race to be ready for the 11th edition is well under way. This 2024 race saw 13 new IMOCAs on the start line and there are clear signs that there will be…
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Jingkun Xu: "A dream come true!"
Today Tuesday 18 February at 08:08hrs local time Jingkun Xu finished the Vendée Globe in 30th position, becoming the first Chinese skipper to start and finish the race. But his success today marks not just the end of his race but the conclusion of an incredible journey which really started in a …
First Chinese skipper to finish the Vendée Globe Jingkun Xu secures 30th place
Emerging jubilant from a cold final night at sea Chinese skipper Jingkun Xu fulfilled a goal which has possessed him for many years when he crossed the finish line of the 10th edition of the Vendée Globe this Tuesday morning at 0708 hrs. His elapsed time for the race is 99 days 20 hours and 06…
Oliver Heer: "I have the feeling that this is the beginning of something even bigger!"
Oliver Heer completed his journey from a supporting role as an IMOCA boat captain to finishing his first Vendée Globe today becoming the first Swiss-German sailor to do so. After 99 days racing he fulfilled his childhood dream, one which he harboured as a nipper who had posters of his sailing…
Swiss German skipper Oliver Heer finishes 29th in the Vendée Globe
When he crossed the finish of the Vendée Globe solo non-stop race around the world this Monday afternoon off Les Sables d’Olonne at 1729 hrs UTC to secure 29th place overall, Swiss German solo racer Oliver Heer fulfilled a childhood dream, one which he has harboured since growing up sailing as a…
