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It was the night before Christmas Eve
For the two Vendée Globe leaders there is the growing sense of anticipation as they count down the miles to Cape Horn and the exit into the Atlantic, their ‘home’ ocean after passing the third major milestone of the race.
Half a world apart?
Cape Horn records set to tumble but fatigue is ever present now on the Vendée Globe
At six weeks into the Vendée Globe, with the leading duo Yoann Richomme (PAPREC ARKÉA) and Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance) set to round Cape Horn late tomorrow, fatigue is the constant, gnawing, universal presence. By now the underlying tiredness is never relieved by any number of naps…
Vendée Globe Junior: sharing stories at home and around the world
The vendeeglobejunior.fr site continues to engage young and old alike with its many educational tools and activities. Designed for teachers, pupils and families, this site is something of a gold mine in which to discover the fascinating world of the Vendée Globe.
Sail drama for Sam Goodchild
Boris Herrmann: " A 'Pirouette' in the middle of the night !"
Paul Meilhat: "Between Thomas (Ruyant) and Justine (Mettraux), it could make a regrouping that could be nice.”
Sending it into Christmas
Afterburners lit, in something close to ideal conditions – a NW’ly wind of around 20kts ahead of the next front– Yoann Richomme (PAPREC ARKÉA) is sending it as he leads the Vendée Globe towards his first Cape Horn.
Christmas box-office blockbuster at Cape Horn
The tactical battle at the front of the Vendée Globe is every bit as engaging as any Christmas TV thriller except in this instance there is no bad guy, no evil villain to hiss at. Indeed the leader on this Sunday night before Christmas is Yoann Richomme (PAPREC ARKÉA) who regained first position…
Cape Horn, the story of a myth
The leaders, Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance), Yoann Richomme (PAPREC ARKÉA) and Sébastien Simon (Groupe Dubreuil) should pass Cape Horn on Monday. The third and final great cape of this Vendée Globe, the exit passage between the Pacific Ocean and the South Atlantic, it marks the end of the…
