Vendée Globe: Richomme Poised to Smash Cape Horn Record
The tenth Vendée globe race is reaching a pivotal moment as Yoann Richomme (Paprec Arkéa) edges closer to rounding Cape Horn, the treacherous southernmost point of South America. as of Monday evening,richomme held a commanding lead over Charlie Dalin (Macif Santé Prévoyance),with just 7.67 nautical miles separating the two sailors.
Richomme’s progress has been remarkable, maintaining a consistent speed of 21.7 knots over the past 24 hours. While Dalin, sailing a slightly more southerly route, briefly closed the gap earlier in the day, Richomme’s lead widened as the evening progressed.
The latest forecasts predict Richomme will navigate around Cape Horn during the night of Monday to Tuesday, perhaps setting a new record for the fastest circumnavigation of the globe. This feat would eclipse the previous record set by Armel Le Cléac’h in 2016-2017, who completed the leg in 47 days and 32 minutes.
richomme’s impressive performance comes after 44 days at sea since the fleet departed Les Sables d’Olonne on November 10th.
Trailing behind Richomme and Dalin, Sébastien Simon (Groupe Dubreuil) sits comfortably in third place, 492 nautical miles adrift. Thomas Ruyant (Vulnerable) follows in fourth, a further 951 nautical miles behind.
the intensity of the race is palpable as the sailors push their limits in pursuit of victory. The Vendée Globe is a grueling test of endurance and skill, demanding unwavering focus and resilience from its participants.
Current Standings (December 23, 7 p.m.):
- Yoann Richomme (Paprec Arkéa) – 7,122.56 nautical miles from the finish
- Charlie Dalin (macif Santé Prévoyance) - 7.67 nautical miles behind Richomme
- Sébastien Simon (groupe Dubreuil) – 492.08 nautical miles behind richomme
- Thomas Ruyant (Vulnerable) – 1,443.98 nautical miles behind Richomme
- Jérémie Beyou (Charal) – 1,551.29 nautical miles behind Richomme
- Nicolas Lunven (Holcim – PRB) – 1,600.21 nautical miles behind Richomme
- Boris Herrmann (Malizia – Seaexplorer) – 1,633.33 nautical miles behind Richomme
- Yannick Bestaven (Maître Coq V) – 1,667.66 nautical miles behind Richomme
- Paul Meilhat (Biotherm) – 1,670.48 nautical miles behind Richomme
- Sam Goodchild (Vulnerable) – 1,675.74 nautical miles behind Richomme
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