IMOCA Open 60 - Vendée Globe 2024 - Les Sables d'Olonne FRA - Day 26

Meanwhile, on the South Indian Ocean, almost all the 38 solo skippers remaining in the race have had their first storm baptism in typical South Atlantic conditions with winds of around 40 knots and big waves from various directions. Most of them switch to safety mode... except leader Charlie Dalin FRA, who was able to distance himself from his first pursuer Sébastien Simon FRA by 194 miles within 24 hours. Yoann Richomme FRA in third place is already 508 miles behind. Justine Mettraux SUI ('Teamwork/Team SNEF') is still 10th, 1344 miles in arrears this morning. 70 miles behind is Boris Herrmann GER. Alan Roura SUI (Hublot) is now 21st, Oliver Heer SUI 33rd. ----- The race tracker and the reports.