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In the middle of nowhere
The leading trio Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance), Yoann Richomme (PAPREC ARKÉA) and Sébastien Simon (Groupe Dubreuil) is now gybing along the ice exclusion zone, just 300 miles south of Point Nemo, the furthest point on earth from land. They remain close together sailing at average speeds…
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Finding Nemo
The three Vendée Globe leaders continue their immense battle. Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance) is once again steadily building his lead over Yoann Richomme (PAPREC ARKÉA) who is in second this afternoon 47 miles behind. Sébastien Simon (Groupe Dubreuil) is third at 73 miles astern. And Friday…
En route to Australia on her ‘slow boat to Melbourne’ Pip Hare debriefs
After being cruelly dismasted three days ago Pip Hare has tried to stay busy, making plans for her arrival in Melbourne, trying to make Medallia go faster by ‘pimping’ or augmenting her jury rig and trying to mentally process what has happened. She spoke to former Vendée Globe racer Dee Caffari…
All about Point Nemo
Point Nemo is one of the key passages of the Vendée Globe and for good reason: it is the place on the globe furthest from any land. Even the International Space Station is closer! The leading trio, Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance), Yoann Richomme (PAPREC ARKÉA) and Sébastien Simon (Groupe…
Normal service resumed…..
Less than 350 miles from Point Nemo and right now Charlie Dalin is doing what he has done consistently on this tenth Vendée Globe, showing just a little edge and opening up a small margin as he charges across the Pacific averaging something close to 25kts on MACIF Santé Prévoyance. From being side…
Three good men trading the Vendée Globe lead
The incredible three-sided battle, halfway across the frozen southern Pacific, midway between Tasmania and Cape Horn, continues at high speeds. Yoann Richomme (PAPREC ARKÉA) took the lead yesterday, Sébastien Simon (Groupe Dubreuil) stole it early this morning and then after resolving a sail…
Szabolcs Weöres has arrived in Cape Town
