“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, […]
Vendée Globe: Gabart Predicts Tight Finish Between Richomme and Dalin
The Final Push: Gabart’s Insights on the Vendée Globe’s Decisive Leg François Gabart knows the pressure of the Vendée Globe’s final stretch all too well. In 2013, he secured a thrilling victory, crossing the finish line in Les Sables-d’Olonne a mere three hours and fifteen minutes ahead of Armel Le Cléac’h. This nail-biting finish came […]
Christmas at Sea: Clarisse Crémer’s Vendée Globe Logbook
Christmas holds a special place in my heart. I cherish every aspect, from the meticulous decorating of the tree adorned wiht twinkling lights to the creation of the nativity scene with its delicate Provençal figurines. The anticipation of gifts, the familiar strains of “The Divine Child Was Born” echoing through the church, and the warmth […]
Vendée Globe: Richomme Nears Cape Horn, Le Cléac’h’s Record in Sight
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 […]
approaching Cape Horn, Richomme imposes a hellish pace on Dalin
Richomme Maintains Lead as Vendée Globe Fleet Approaches
Vendée Globe: Antoine Cornic Penalized for Engine Use Near Saint-Paul Island
Penalty for Vendée Globe Competitor Antoine Cornic French sailor Antoine Cornic, skipper of the Human Immobilier monohull, has been handed a three-hour penalty by the Vendée Globe race committee. The sanction stems from a technical stop Cornic made at Saint-Paul Island to address damage to his mainsail.While attempting to anchor securely in the islandS lee, […]
Vendée Globe, Sixth Week: Strong Emotions at Mid-Race
The Vendée Globe: A Rollercoaster of Emotions in the Southern Seas The Vendée Globe, a grueling solo circumnavigation race, is renowned for pushing sailors to their absolute limits. As the sixth week unfolded, the competitors found themselves grappling with a tempestuous mix of emotions, battling not only the unforgiving Southern Ocean but also their own […]
Vendée Globe: the rankings for Thursday, December 19 in the evening… Charlie Dalin approaches Point Nemo
Charlie Dalin (Macif Santé Prévoyance), again at the head of the Vendée Globe since the day before, regained a slight lead on Thursday approaching the Nemo point over his two pursuers Yoann Richomme (Paprec Arkéa) and Sébastien Simon (Groupe Dubreuil ). Almost halfway between New Zealand and Cape Horn, Dalin is 56 nautical miles ahead […]
“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), […]
VELO takes back place in the ranking of Dutch Badminton Eredivisie
You the news, we a little bit! Without Nick Fransman, the men’s doubles were played by Jim Middelburg and Russell Muns. She had to compete against Lars Kros and Wessel van der Aar on Saturday evening. The duo that played in never ran into problems and could always extend their lead. The duo from The […]