Dalin and Richomme watch for the trade winds, the fight continues at the front of the race
Dalin and Richomme Maintain Tight Lead in Vendée Globe, Awaiting Trade Winds the Vendée Globe remains a nail-biter as Charlie Dalin and Yoann richomme continue their fierce battle for the lead. Despite fickle winds disrupting their progress, the duo maintains a tight race, separated by a mere 52 nautical miles as of Friday morning. Both […]
Dakar 2025: Sainz Senior Aims for Fifth Win, Petrucci Debuts in Trucks
The Dakar Rally 2025: A New Chapter in the Desert The roar of engines will soon echo across the Saudi Arabian desert as the 47th edition of the Dakar Rally kicks off on January 2nd. This grueling motorsport event,spanning almost 8,000 kilometers,promises a thrilling spectacle for fans worldwide. This year’s Dakar is set to be […]
Thomas Coville Well Ahead of Record Pace at Cape of Good Hope
Sodebo Ultim 3 Charges Ahead in Jules Verne Trophy Attempt Sailing legend Thomas Coville and his crew aboard the maxi-trimaran Sodebo Ultim 3 are making impressive headway in their quest to break the crewed round-the-world sailing record. Passing the Cape of Good Hope on wednesday, the team achieved a notable milestone, clocking in over […]
Dalin takes the lead from Richomme after Bestaven abandons
A Tight Race Heats Up in the Vendée Globe The Vendée Globe, already marked by the early withdrawal of defending champion Yannick bestaven, witnessed another shift in leadership on Monday. Charlie Dalin (Macif Santé Prévoyance) reclaimed the top spot from Yoann Richomme (Paprec Arkéa) at 7:00 p.m. GMT+1. However, the battle for supremacy is […]
Dalin Catches Richomme in Vendée Globe
Vendée Globe: A Tight Race as Dalin Closes in on Richomme The Vendée Globe race is heating up as Charlie Dalin (Macif Santé Prévoyance) made a significant push, closing the gap with leader Yoann Richomme (Paprec Arkéa) to a mere 50 nautical miles by Sunday morning. Dalin’s remarkable recovery of 67 nautical miles in just […]
Two Sailors Die in Sydney-Hobart Race Accidents
Tragedy Strikes Sydney-Hobart Yacht Race The iconic Sydney-Hobart yacht race was marred by tragedy this past week, with two sailors losing their lives in separate incidents. The accidents occurred off the coast of New South Wales on Friday, local time, as the fleet battled challenging conditions. Both fatalities involved crew members being struck by the […]
Yoann Richomme Widens Gap in Lead, Sébastien Simon Within Sight of Cape Horn
Richomme Extends Lead as Vendée Globe Fleet Approaches Cape Horn Yoann Richomme, skipper of Paprec Arkea, has significantly widened his lead in the Vendée Globe, leaving his closest competitor, Charlin Dalin, nearly 100 nautical miles behind as the race approaches the iconic Cape Horn. This strategic advantage was gained on Christmas Eve,as the two frontrunners […]
“So many efforts ruined in one second”, the despair of title holder Yannick Bestaven after damage
A Setback for Maître Coq in the Southern Seas The skipper of the Maître Coq sailing team faced a double blow during a recent race in the challenging southern seas.Damage to both a sail and a foil left the team reeling, impacting their morale significantly. This setback comes at a crucial point in the competition, […]
approaching Cape Horn, Richomme imposes a hellish pace on Dalin
Richomme Maintains Lead as Vendée Globe Fleet Approaches
“It’s really cold, even the olive oil is frozen!” Sébastien Simon recounts his extreme daily life in the Pacific
3rd this Thursday in the world tour on the edge of the forbidden iceberg zone, the skipper posted a video in which he shows images of his complicated life on board. Ranked this morning in third position in the Vendée Globe, 60 miles behind Charlie Dalin (Macif) and 21 miles behind Yoann Richomme (Paprec Arkéa), […]