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VILLAGE CLOSED - Vendée Live cancelled on Monday

Due to severe weather conditions in Les Sables d'Olonne, the Vendée Globe village will be closed this Monday and will open its doors as soon as possible.

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Clarisse Crémer expected on the finish line between midnight and 0300 hrs (UTC), but no passage into the channel possible

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