Penalty done for Clarisse Crémer

Now expected to finish into the Les Sables d’Olonne late on Wednesday British skipper Sam Goodchild (VULNERABLE) is on course for fourth place but needs to hold out through one final storm, whilst at the same time contain his nearest rivals, including Jérémie Beyou (Charal) who he has been close…

As part of the partnership between UNESCO and the IMOCA Class, 25 skippers took scientific instruments on board at the start of the Vendée Globe. The last instrument, an Argos Marget II beacon, was deployed by Clarisse Crémer just after the equator, 3 days ago.

Sam Goodchild (Vulnerable) continues to resist the pressure from French rival Jérémie Beyou (Charal) as the duo lead a very tightly matched group of skippers through the light winds of a high pressure ridge with just over 1700 miles to the finish line in Les Sables d’Olonne.

For the Vendée Globe skippers heading for positions from fourth to thirteenth, due to finish in Les Sables d’Olonne in quick succession from Thursday 23rd January, the North Atlantic and the notorious Bay of Biscay look set to deal up one big final challenge before they can complete their solo non…