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Sprint testing and shadowboxing
Vendée Globe leader Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance) and Yoann Richomme (PAPREC ARKÉA, 2nd) continue to accelerate northwards and should cross the equator back into the Northern Hemisphere this Sunday afternoon. In third Sébastien Simon (Groupe Dubreuil) will also be able to finally build up…
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ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival) for the first skippers between January 14 and 16
Boris Herrmann: "I have little insects coming into the boat, I am surprised they survived for 500 miles"
Advantage Dalin, frustration in the fleet, Le Cam's seventh Horn
As they climb due north towards the equator, 700 or so miles ahead, in the southeasterly trade wind which is gradually building in strength it is very much advantage Charlie Dalin. The skipper of MACIF Santé Prévoyance is going faster than his persistent rival Yoann Richomme (PAPREC ARKÉA) and his…
Single tack speed test into the Northern Hemisphere for leading duo
The last few days of light winds have been frustrating for the two Vendée Globe leaders but gentler winds have actually been a chance for Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance) and Yoann Richomme (PAPREC ARKÉA) to find time to recharge their energy and triple check their boats for the final stage…
Charlie Dalin: "I have never sailed in such a rapid variation in wind"
Boris herrmann: "we have to deal with strong wind"
Last tack in the Southern Hemisphere for the leader?
After Cape Horn the South Atlantic should feel like the ‘home’ ocean, the progressive return home. After the constant stress of the Big South it should, by all accounts, feel a little more straightforward.