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ETA - Arrival of Isabelle Joschke expected between 3rd February 2130hrs and 4th February midnight (UTC)
Tanguy Le Turquais: " What I learned most about was myself "
The party atmosphere stepped up when Tanguy Le Turquais and Lazare began the passage up the channel. Lazare's "roommates", dressed all in pink, lifted the atmosphere. Tanguy savoured his time, he communed and shared with the public, he sprayed his loved ones with champagne and then fell into the…
Benjamin Ferré : "Where competition meets adventure"
Visibly the rookie skipper of Monnoyeur-Duo For a Job just loved the passion and euphoria of the channel. Winner of the incredible "match within the match" ahead of Tanguy Le Turquais (Lazare) and Alan Roura (Hublot), Ferre has just completed his first round the world race after a really great…
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Alan Roura, 18th in the Vendée Globe 2024
Today the Swiss skipper Alan Roura, at the age of just 31, completed his third consecutive Vendée Globe. The solo skipper of HUBLOT crossed the line off Les Sables d’Olonne at 11:57.48 hrs to take 18th place in an elapsed time of 84 days 23hrs 55 mins. Despite the beautiful sunshine and blue skies…
Tanguy Le Turquais, 17th in the Vendée Globe 2024
On crossing the finish line this February 3 at 1137hrs UTC, after 84 days, 23 hours and 35 minutes of racing, Tanguy Le Turquais has made a dream come true: to complete his Vendée Globe. His long held desire to compete in the Vendée Globe strengthened when he welcomed his life partner, Clarisse…
Benjamin Ferré, 16th in the Vendée Globe 2024
A Vendée Globe rookie, Ferre has come a long way since he fell in love with ocean racing only six years ago! At 34, the skipper of Monnoyeur - DUO For a JOB has completed his non-stop, unassisted round the world race on the morning of Monday February 3 securing 16th place in the ranking, after 84…
Damien Seguin: "I had a thousand reasons to stop, but I had a thousand reasons to continue…"
Damien Seguin, 15th in the Vendée Globe 2024
After 84 days, 20 hours and 31 minutes of racing, Damien Seguin crossed the finish line of his second consecutive Vendée Globe, in 15th position. At 45, the disabled skipper succeeded in his bet to continue sailing at the highest level, even if, by his own admission, this second round the world…