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Guirec Soudée is the epitome of adventurer turned ocean racer. He completed this Vendée Globe in 23rd place. His self reliance, tenacity and drive were already well known but he has transitioned to become a good ocean racer, able to not only sail fast and smart on a proven, reliable boat but able…

When he crossed the finish line at 09 18 hrs on Febuary 08th, Guirec Soudée not only secured 23rd place but the 32 year old from north Brittany completes a four year transition from global adventurer to accomplished, respected ocean racer.

Five skippers are now less than 500 miles from Les Sables d’Olonne. All are still working hard to find the best, optimum course to the finish line. No one is giving up miles easily and the same urgency to get to the line and finish the race prevails whether that applies to the next skipper in…

Raising public awareness of ocean protection and the links between the ocean and climate has never been more important. By sailing around the world, the Vendée Globe skippers are highlighting the fragility of our oceans faced with global warming. They are direct witnesses to the changes underway,…

There is a certain paradox on the Vendée Globe and it has changed a little with the advent of the new fast foilers. It could be argued, and not all will agree, that the top skippers endure tougher living conditions but for a shorter period of time. The test of sheer endurance is so much longer for…