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ETA - Entry into the channel for Romain Attanasio at 1525hrs (UTC)
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Yannick Bestaven, a different kind of victory
This Sunday, February 2, at 1210 UTC, Yannick Bestaven, skipper of Maître CoQ V, completed his round-the-world trip outside the race rankings. After a technical stopover in Ushuaïa at the beginning of January, the winner of the 2020 edition ends this extraordinary adventure to which he has devoted…
Romain Attanasio, 14th in the Vendée Globe 2024
For the charismatic 47 year old French skipper Romain Attanasio, finishing the Vendée Globe solo round the world race is becoming something of a habit. When he sailed Fortinet - Best Western across the finish line off Les Sables d’Olonne this Sunday morning at 10:50.18hrs to take 14th place from 40…
Oliver Heer : "The boat is in a really good shape"
Denis Van Weynbergh : "I'm in a zone where nothing is predictable"
Sunday's menu
Heading for a well earned 14th Romain Attanasio (Fortinet-Best Western) is due in later this morning, sailing his final miles in light winds in chilly, frosty conditions with some lingering sea mist. On the menu for Romain is prime rib no doubt washed down with a hint of champagne. Then it will be …
CLARISSE CRÉMER WELCOMED BACK TO THE HEART OF LES SABLES D'OLONNE
The contrast was stark. Between the tough weather and sea conditions which on Monday had robbed Clarisse Crémer of the possibility of returning into the Les Sables d’Olonne channel and a beautiful Saturday afternoon as January turned to February, there was a world of difference.
