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Charlie Dalin: "I have never sailed in such a rapid variation in wind"
Water bottles Gobi
Boris herrmann: "we have to deal with strong wind"
Last tack in the Southern Hemisphere for the leader?
After Cape Horn the South Atlantic should feel like the ‘home’ ocean, the progressive return home. After the constant stress of the Big South it should, by all accounts, feel a little more straightforward.
Thomas Ruyant loses J2 headsail
Cool brains needed for leaders but Ice is front of mind for skippers at Point Nemo
It seems like for every time the two Vendée Globe leaders believe they are getting into the South Easterly trade winds they have been disappointed, served up another helping of light and unsettled winds. Whilst they made better progress this morning by this afternoon they are back to single figure…
ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival) for the first skippers between January 14 and 16
Sam Goodchild : « Paul did a good job »
Icebergs seen on course for the first time since 2008
Cape Horn passage time
Hard to stay chilled with ice around
The first few hours of 2025 have brought a big, unwelcome surprise. For the first time since 2008, three Vendée Globe skippers have seen an iceberg. Though they were warned in advance and the position and track were transmitted to the skippers it has been a fascinating and chilling encounter…
