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Boris Herrmann: "I have little insects coming into the boat, I am surprised they survived for 500 miles"
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Advantage Dalin, frustration in the fleet, Le Cam's seventh Horn
As they climb due north towards the equator, 700 or so miles ahead, in the southeasterly trade wind which is gradually building in strength it is very much advantage Charlie Dalin. The skipper of MACIF Santé Prévoyance is going faster than his persistent rival Yoann Richomme (PAPREC ARKÉA) and his…
Single tack speed test into the Northern Hemisphere for leading duo
The last few days of light winds have been frustrating for the two Vendée Globe leaders but gentler winds have actually been a chance for Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance) and Yoann Richomme (PAPREC ARKÉA) to find time to recharge their energy and triple check their boats for the final stage…
Charlie Dalin: "I have never sailed in such a rapid variation in wind"
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…
