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ETA - Entry into the channel for Benjamin Ferré, Tanguy Le Turquais and Alan Roura from 1615hrs UTC

LES SABLES D'OLONNE, FRANCE - 03 FEVRIER 2025 : Monnoyeur - DUO for a JOB le skipper Benjamin Ferré (FRA) est photographié dans le chenal après avoir pris la 16ème place du Vendée Globe, le 03 février 2025 aux Sables d'Olonne, France - (Photo by Jean-Louis Carli / Alea)
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Finishes of Damien Seguin (15th),Benjamin Ferré (16th), Tanguy Le Turquais (17th) &Alan Roura (18th)

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LES SABLES D’OLONNE, FRANCE - FEBRUARY 03, 2025 : Hublot skipper Alan Roura (SUI) is photographed after taking 18th place in the Vendee Globe, on February 03, 2025 in Les Sables d'Olonne, France - (Photo by Vincent Curutchet / Alea)

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…

LES SABLES D’OLONNE, FRANCE - FEBRUARY 03, 2025 : Lazare skipper Tanguy Le Turquais (FRA) is photographed after taking 17th place in the Vendee Globe, on February 03, 2025 in Les Sables d'Olonne, France - (Photo by Jean-Louis Carli / Alea)

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…

LES SABLES D'OLONNE, FRANCE - 03 FEVRIER 2025 : Alan Roura (SUI), skipper de Hublot, est photographié après avoir pris la 18e place du Vendée Globe, le 03 février 2025 aux Sables d'Olonne, France - (Photo by Anne Beauge / Alea)
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Giancarlo Pedote emotional about arriving soon | Vendée Globe 2024
LES SABLES D’OLONNE, FRANCE - FEBRUARY 03, 2025 : Monnoyeur - DUO for a JOB skipper Benjamin Ferré (FRA) is photographed after taking 16th place in the Vendee Globe, on February 03, 2025 in Les Sables d'Olonne, France - (Photo by Vincent Curutchet / Alea)

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…

LES SABLES D'OLONNE, FRANCE - 03 FEVRIER 2025 : Monnoyeur - DUO for a JOB le skipper Benjamin Ferré (FRA) est photographié après avoir pris la 16ème place du Vendée Globe, le 03 février 2025 aux Sables d'Olonne, France - (Photo by Jean-Louis Carli / Alea)
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LES SABLES D’OLONNE, FRANCE - FEBRUARY 03, 2025 : Groupe APICIL skipper Damien Seguin (FRA) is photographed during his press conference after taking 15th place in the Vendee Globe, on February 03, 2025 in Les Sables d'Olonne, France - (Photo by Jean-Louis Carli / Alea)

Damien Seguin: "I had a thousand reasons to stop, but I had a thousand reasons to continue…"

LES SABLES D'OLONNE, FRANCE - 03 FEVRIER 2025 : Le skipper de Groupe APICIL Damien Seguin (FRA) fête sa 15ème place dans le Vendée Globe, le 03 février 2025 aux Sables d'Olonne, France - (Photo by Jean-Marie Liot / Alea)
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LES SABLES D’OLONNE, FRANCE - FEBRUARY 03, 2025 : Groupe APICIL skipper Damien Seguin (FRA) is photographed after taking 15th place in the Vendee Globe, on February 03, 2025 in Les Sables d'Olonne, France - (Photo by Anne Beauge / Alea)

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…

LES SABLES D'OLONNE, FRANCE - 03 FEVRIER 2025 : Le skipper de Groupe APICIL Damien Seguin (FRA) est photographié après avoir pris la 15ème place du Vendée Globe, le 03 février 2025 aux Sables d'Olonne, France - (Photo by Jean-Marie Liot / Alea)
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LES SABLES D'OLONNE, FRANCE - 03 FEVRIER 2025 : Le skipper de Groupe APICIL Damien Seguin (FRA) est photographié en train de prendre la 15ème place du Vendée Globe, le 03 février 2025 aux Sables d'Olonne, France - (Photo by Anne Beauge / Alea)
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LES SABLES D'OLONNE, FRANCE - 02 FEVRIER 2025 : Le skipper de Fortinet - Best Western Romain Attanasio (FRA) est photographié en studio avec sa famille après avoir pris la 14e place du Vendée Globe, le 02 février 2025 aux Sables d'Olonne, France - (Photo by Jean-Louis Carli / Alea)
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After being dismasted Thursday Arnaud Boissieres has announced his retirement

LES SABLES D’OLONNE, FRANCE - FEBRUARY 02, 2025 : Fortinet - Best Western skipper Romain Attanasio (FRA) is celebrating after taking 14th place in the Vendee Globe, on February 02, 2025 in Les Sables d'Olonne, France - (Photo by Olivier Blanchet / Alea)

Romain Attanasio: "On board these boats it's completely insane!"

Romain Attanasio (Fortinet-Best Western, 14th) finished with his wide, engaging smile intact. His good humour knows few limits. And today his sheer pleasure, his relief and satisfaction at sharing a warm, sunny welcome was evident. He loves to share and enjoying the channel was all part of his…