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Alan Roura and the little voice
Water bottles Gobi
Rivalries, frustration and electrifying action
The rivalry between Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance, 1st) and Yoann Richomme (PAPREC ARKÉA, 2nd) continues at full intensity in the trade winds on their 59th day at sea. Meanwhile, Boris Herrmann (Malizia - Seaexplorer, 6th) has experienced his second lightning strike in the last six months.
Guirec Soudée forced to dive into icy waters near Cape Horn
The Antarctic Circumpolar Current - 100 times stronger than all the rivers combined
The passage of Cape Horn represents the southernmost point of the race, the most intense in terms of current, with a strong presence of ice due to the proximity of Antarctica and powerful winds that complicate navigation.
Eric Bellion: "Last days were a total nightmare for me"
Boris Herrmann struck by lightning!
Nightmares, ice and pain
Oliver Heer (Tut Gut, 30th) sends chilling news from the Pacific Ocean this morning, having seen an iceberg – fortuitously at a safe distance – to the north of the ice exclusion zone. The Swiss-German sailor’s experience means the following boats, especially Jingkun Xu (Singchain Team Haikou, 32nd)…
Paul Meilhat: "They took a different option and it's really interesting because I don't know if they're going to win, or if they're going to lose."
Leaders will be focused on the here and now, hour by hour, day by day to the finish line
What logically can be considered the Vendée Globe title duel between Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance, 1st) and Yoann Richomme (PAPREC ARKEA, 2nd) continues unabated in the trade winds. The two rivals are heading north towards the infamous Azores high pressure system, which they should reach…
J2 forestay problem for Éric Bellion
