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ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival) for the first skippers between January 14 and 16

Here are the latest arrival estimates for the first Vendée Globe competitors.

•⁠  ⁠Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance): Between January 14 and 16, 2025
•⁠  ⁠Yoann Richomme (PAPREC ARKÉA): Between January 14 and 16, 2025
•⁠  ⁠Sébastien Simon (GROUPE DUBREUIL): Between January 16 and 19, 2025
•⁠  Thomas Ruyant (VULNERABLE): Between January 20 and 22, 2025
•⁠  Paul Meilhat (Biotherm): Between January 20 and 22, 2025

These ETAs are drawn up by the Race Direction and will be updated daily.

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