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), […]