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Manuel Cousin resumes his race after a collision with something last night
No go zone
Sometimes the fastest, most efficient route between two points on the Vendée Globe course is not the shortest, most direct course. Usually it is. But occasionally something big and brutal blocks the way and prudent, avoiding action is needed and that often means sailing more miles.
Discounts
RACE, DECEMBER 02, 2024 : Photo sent from the boat L’Occitane en Provence during the Vendee Globe sailing race on December 02, 2024. (Photo by skipper Clarisse Crémer)
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Rudder problems on board Eric Bellion’s STAND AS ONE - Altavia
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Cape of Good Hope Passage Time
Violette Dorange : « I'm a bit worried about the weather »
Yoann Richomme : « Low-pressure system coming in on Wednesday »
The Indian sets its first trap
Nine skippers are into the Indian Ocean. Ahead for them is the first big storm of the big south in what promises to be a challenging week on this tenth Vendee Globe
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Marc Guillemot's view
First southern challenge in sight
While speed has been the main focus in recent days, the situation is starting to change. The Vendée Globe solo sailors no longer just have their eyes glued to the rearview mirror to monitor their rivals. They also have to monitor the arrival of a train of depressions, the first will arrive in the…
