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Sunday, December 22, 2024

IMOCA Open 60 - Vendée Globe 2024 - Les Sables d'Olonne FRA - Day 42

The leading duo is now already on the approach to Cape Horn, which is to be reached on Wednesday! Yoann Richomme FRA is now 38 miles ahead of Charlie Dalin FRA, Sébastien Simon FRA is already 332 miles behind. The chasing group, still led by Thomas Ruyant FRA, is now more than 1000 miles behind. Also in the group are Boris Herrmann GER, now 7th, and Justine Mettraux SUI in 11th place. Alan Roura SUI is now 20th, Oliver Heer SUI is still 31st. The race tracker and the reports.

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Saturday, December 21, 2024

IMOCA Open 60 - Vendée Globe 2024 - Les Sables d'Olonne FRA - Day 41

On the South Pacific, Charlie Dalin FRA and Yoann Richomme FRA are still in a close duel for the lead. This morning, the two were only 5 miles apart. Sébastien Simon FRA, on the other hand, has lost a lot, as he now has to sail again on the bow without a foil. The first chasing group, led by Thomas Ruyant FRA in 4th place, is 900 miles behind. Boris Herrmann GER follows in 8th place, 1253 miles behind. Justine Mettraux SUI remains in 11th place, 1450 miles back. Only 2 miles separate Isabelle Joschke FRA, Giancarlo Pedote ITA and Alan Roura SUI in 17th-19th places! Oli Heer SUI is still in 31st place. After a failure in the hydraulics of the canting keel, which is useable only on one side, he has a major handicap. ----- The race tracker and the reports.

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Saturday, December 21, 2024

IMOCA Open 60 - Vendée Globe 2024 - Drone video from Damien Séguin FRA

The two-time Paralympic gold medallist Damien Séguin FRA - he sails with only one hand! - is doing well in 16th place, 3,100 miles behind. And this despite an accident with 9 hours of repair work on the foredeck in 25 knots of wind, during which he was thrown against the mast and injured. The report. He recovered well, and only 3 days later, he took advantage of a calmer transition zone for a drone video - the first and so far only one of this Vendée Globe ! ----- The report with drone video.

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Friday, December 20, 2024

IMOCA Open 60 - Vendée Globe 2024 - Les Sables d'Olonne FRA - Day 40

The conditions on the Pacific have now moderated somewhat, and this morning, everyone was traveling in more moderate winds (max 25 knots). Today, the leading trio passes Point Nemo, the most remote place in the world's oceans. ----- Charlie Dalin FRA continues to lead ahead of Yoann Richomme FRA 22 miles behind. Sébastien Simon FRA has to sail again on the bow without a foil, where he is around 5 knots slower than his rivals His deficit has grown to 91 miles. The chasing pack has also lost some distance: Thomas Ruyant FRA is now 830 miles behind in 4th place. 310 miles back, Boris Herrmann GER is now 8th. Justine Mettraux SUI is 11th 1300 miles behind the leader. In the south of Tasmania, Alan Roura SUInow in 17th has also reached the Pacific tonight, taking the lead in his chasing group. Oliver Heer SUI is still 31st. ----- The race tracker and the reports.

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Thursday, December 19, 2024

IMOCA Open 60 - Vendée Globe 2024 - Les Sables d'Olonne FRA - Day 39

The leading trio, still sailing close together, continues to benefit from good conditions. ----- Yesterday, Charlie Dalin FRA regained the lead, ahead of Yoann Richomme FRA 31 miles behind in 2nd place this morning, followed by Sébsatien Simon FRA a further 18 miles back. 750 miles in arrears are Thomas Ruyant FRA, Nicolas Lunven FRA and Jérémy Beyou FRA, separated by only 14 miles. Boris Herrmann GER has moved up to 8th place, 1051 miles behind. A further 200 miles back, Justine Mettraux SUI is still 11th. Alan Roura SUI has moved up to 18th. Oli Heer SUI will pass Cape Leeuwin today in 31st place. ----- The race tracker and the reports.

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Wednesday, December 18, 2024

IMOCA Open 60 - Vendée Globe 2024 - Les Sables d'Olonne FRA - Day 38 - Sébastien Simon FRA übernimmt Führung !

The leaders have now covered half of the race distance, and the leading trio is still only 20 miles apart .... this has never happened before! ----- The new leader is now Sébastien Simon FRA, who continues to benefit from the southerly winds to sail on his remaining foil. Charlie Dalin FRA is 6 miles behind, Yoann Richomme FRA has dropped back to 3rd place, 20 miles back. The chasing pack (ranks 4-11) has moved closer together and has made up some ground in the fresh northerly winds. Still in 11th place is Justine Mettraux SUI, who reduced her deficit to 997 miles in stormy conditions. Boris Herrmann GER raced even better, moving to 9th place with a gap of 847 miles. The second chasing group is led by Isabelle Joschke FRA in 17th place, 100 miles behind. Alan Roura SUI is now 19th. Oliver Heer SUI is sailing in safety mode in 40 knots of wind, and he is still 31st. ----- The race tracker and the reports.

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Tuesday, December 17, 2024

IMOCA Open 60 - Vendée Globe 2024 - Les Sables d'Olonne FRA - Day 37 - Yoann Richomme FRA übernimmt Führung !

After leading the fleet for almost 3 weeks - with an advance of up to 200 miles - Charlie Dalin FRA lost his top position to Yoann Richomme FRA who continued his shooting fast ride and passed the former leader yesterday. This morning, the two were only 8 miles apart. Sébastien Simon FRA, sailing in 3rd place, also benefited from the southerly winds, which enabled him to sail on his ‘healthy bow’ with foil. He closed the gap to 47 miles. The chasers have moved closer together: a flat zone slowed down the first ones: between Nicolas Lunven FRA, sailing in 4th place, and Justine Mettraux SUI in 11th place, there are only just 350 miles. In the middle, Boris Herrmann GER, who has improved to 9th place and is now 885 miles behind the leader. ----- Alan Roura SUI is still 20th, and he will pass Cape Leeuwin today. Oliver Heer SUI has been sailing close to Kojiro Shiraishi JPN for 3 days and is still 31st. ----- The race tracker and the reports.

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Monday, December 16, 2024

IMOCA Open 60 - Vendée Globe 2024 - Les Sables d'Olonne FRA - Day 36 - Mastbruch für Pip Hare GBR

While the leading trio is making good progress in the still favourable conditions in the South Pacific and has moved closer together - Charlie Dalin FRA now leads by 44 miles from Yoann Richomme FRA and 129 miles from Sébastien Simon FRA - the chasers are being slowed down by a flat high-pressure wedge: Thomas Ruyant FRA is now 820 miles behind in fourth place and leading the chasing group, Boris Herrmann GER is still 1,000 miles behind in 10th place, Justine Mettraux SUI is a further 100 miles behind in 11th place.
Alan Roura SUI is still 20th, Oliver Heer SUI follows in 32nd place. The race tracker and the reports. During the night Pip Hare GBR, sailing in 15th place, suffered a broken mast and had to abandon the race, as did Szabolcs Weöres HUN, sailing at the very end of the fleet, who is now heading for Cape Town with a broken centre shroud - the report.

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Sunday, December 15, 2024

IMOCA Open 60 - Vendée Globe 2024 - Les Sables d'Olonne FRA - Day 35

South of New Zealand, the leading trio has moved closer together: Charlie Dalin FRA leads Yoann Richomme FRA by just 86 miles and Sébastien Simon FRA has also reduced the gap to 164 miles. Behind them, a huge lull zone has formed, slowing down the chasers and bringing them closer together: Thomas Ruyant FRA in 4th is now 460 miles ahead of the last of this groupe, Clarisse Cremer FRA, in 13th. Boris Herrmann GER in 10th is now 997 miles behind, followed 95 miles back by Justine Mettraux SUI in 11th. Alan Roura SUI is still 20th, and Oliver Heer SUI holds 31st place. ----- The race tracker and the reports.

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Saturday, December 14, 2024

IMOCA Open 60 - Vendée Globe 2024 - Les Sables d'Olonne FRA - Day 34

In the South Pacific, the leading trio continues to benefit from good conditions. Charlie Dalin FRA now leads by 199 miles from Yoann Richomme FRA, who has passed Sébastien Simon FRA. Simon is currently having to sail on the bow where he lost his foil. The chasing group is getting closer and closer together. Thomas Ruyant FRA in 4th place is now 620 miles ahead of Clarisse Cremer FRA in 13th place, with Justine Mettraux SUI in the middle, still close (60 miles) to Boris Herrmann GER in 11th place. As the best non-foiler, Jean Le Cam FRA is still 19th, followed by Alan Roura SUI just 20 miles behind. Oliver Heer SUI - still 31st - benefited from lighter winds to prepare himself and his Open 60 for the next shot: Another storm front with over 30kn will carry him to Cape Leeuwin next week. The race tracker and the reports.

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Friday, December 13, 2024

IMOCA Open 60 - Vendée Globe 2024 - Les Sables d'Olonne FRA - Day 33

This morning, the second chasing group in particular is struggling with the stormy conditions of the South Indian Ocean. The first 15 are making good progress in moderate conditions of around 20 knots, the first to slow down this morning was the leading Charlie Dalin FRA, Sébastien Simon FRA was able to reduce his gap to 199 miles and Yoann Richomme FRA has also moved a little closer again (261 miles back). Boris Herrmann GER and 40 miles behind Justin Mettraux SUI in 10th and 11th place were able to keep their gap constant at 1225 miles. Alan Roura SUI has avoided the big low-pressure vortex to the north, he is still 20th, Oliver Heer SUI is still 31st. The race tracker and the reports.

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Thursday, December 12, 2024

IMOCA Open 60 - Vendée Globe 2024 - Les Sables d'Olonne FRA - Day 32

Today, the leading Charlie Dalin FRA will reach the Pacific south of Tasmania. In moderate conditions (20 knots) this morning, he is 328 miles ahead of Sébastien Simon FRA. Yoann Richomme FRA is still the fastest underway, only 66 miles behind Simon. With a gap of 1280 miles, Boris Herrmann GER is still 10th. Justine Mettraux SUI, 24 miles behind, can keep up well. Alan Roura SUI overtook Jean Le Cam FRA and is now 19th, only 25 miles behind Isabelle Joschke FRA. Oliver Heer SUI is still 32nd. ----- The race tracker and the reports.

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Wednesday, December 11, 2024

IMOCA Open 60 - Vendée Globe 2024 - Les Sables d'Olonne FRA - Day 31

In the south of Australia, Charlie Dalin FRA continues to pull away: He extended his lead over Sébastien Simon FRA to 326 miles. Simon is now only 60 miles ahead of Yoann Richomme FRA, the day's fastest yesterday. Boris Herrmann GER and Justine Mettraux SUI in 10th and 11th place are still sailing close together, separated by just one mile! Their gap is 1166 miles. Alan Roura SUI in 20th place is getting closer and closer to Isabelle Joschke FRA sailing ahead of him and Jean Le Cam FRA - the best non-foiler - not too far away in 18th place. Oliver Heer SUI holds a constant 31st place. ----- The race tracker and the reports.

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Tuesday, December 10, 2024

IMOCA Open 60 - Vendée Globe 2024 - Les Sables d'Olonne FRA - Day 30

Charlie Dalin FRA was the first to pass Cape Leuwin on the south-west tip of Australia yesterday. After crossing a flat transition zone, Dalin had to let the chasers move up a little yesterday: Sébastien Simon FRA is now 156 miles behind and Yoann Richomme has also moved up to 309 miles in 3rd place. And the ‘women's group with Boris Herrmann GER' was also able to make up some ground. In 10th place, Herrmann GER is now 1121 miles behind, Justine Mettraux SUI follows 3 miles back. Alan Roura SUI is still 20th with a gap of 2660 miles, Oliver Heer SUI follows in 32nd place with a deficit of 3344 miles. ----- The race tracker and the reports.

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Monday, December 9, 2024

IMOCA Open 60 - Vendée Globe 2024 - Les Sables d'Olonne FRA - Day 29

Today, the leader Charlie Dalin FRA ('Macif') will pass Cape Leuwin. He has reached a flatter transition zone tonight and lost some of his big lead. Sébastien Simon FRA ('Groupe Dubreuil') reduced his deficit to 178 miles, although one of his foils broke away. He can only finish the race with reduced possibilities. Yoann Richomme FRA ('Paprec-Arkea') in 3rd place is now 378 miles behind. Boris Herrmann GER ('Malizia') and Justine Mettraux SUI ('Teamwork/Team SNEF') are still only 6 miles apart in 10th and 11th place, having reduced their gap to 1243 miles. Alan Roura SUI ('Hublot') improved to 20th place, his gap is 2600 miles. Oliver Heer SUI is 32nd. ----- The race tracker and the reports.

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Sunday, December 8, 2024

IMOCA Open 60 - Vendée Globe 2024 - Les Sables d'Olonne FRA - Day 28

Charlie Dalin FRA and 279 miles behind him Sébastien Simon FRA are chasing eastwards close to the Antarctic Exclusion Zone in still fresh winds and should pass Cape Leuwin on the southwest tip of Australia tomorrow. Yoann Richomme FRA (535 miles behind the leader) and 100 miles farther back him Thomas Ruyant FRA were able to reduce their gap a little. The ‘women's chasing group’ is still led by Justine Mettraux SUI, 1310 miles in arrears. 24 miles behind is Boris Herrmann GER, with Samantha Davis GBR and Clarisse Cremer FRA a further 25 miles behind. Alan Roura SUI moved up to 21st place, Oliver Heer SUI is 32nd. ----- The race tracker and the reports.

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Saturday, December 7, 2024

IMOCA Open 60 - Vendée Globe 2024 - Les Sables d'Olonne FRA - Day 27

Fresh winds and cold temperatures just above freezing continue to dominate in the South Indian Ocean. The leader Charlie Dalin FRA (macif) continued his high-speed ride yesterday and is now 290 miles ahead of Sébastien Simon FRA (Groupe Dubreuil). The gap to Yoann Richomme FRA (Paprec-Arkea) in 3rd place has grown to 533 miles. Jéremy Beyou FRA (Charal) now follows in 5th place, 1026 miles behind, leading a chasing group of 4. The second chasing group is still led by Justine Mettraux SUI (Teamwork/Team SNEF), her gap is now 1400 miles. 30 miles behind her is Boris Herrmann GER (malizia), Samantha Davis GBR (Initiatives Coeur) is another 30 miles behind. As the most northerly boat, Alan Roura SUI (Hublot) has dropped a few places and is now 25th, level with Violette Dorange FRA (devenir). Oliver Heer SUI (tut gut) also passed the Cape of Good Hope yesterday, but dropped back to 35th place in fresh winds of around 30 knots. The race tracker and the reports.

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Friday, December 6, 2024

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.

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Thursday, December 5, 2024

IMOCA Open 60 - Vendée Globe 2024 - Les Sables d'Olonne FRA - Day 25

The Indian Ocean continues to offer varied conditions with several areas of low pressure. The strategy of the two leaders Charlie Dalin FRA (macif) and 62 miles behind him Sébastien Simon FRA (Groupe Dubreuil) continues to work: With their southerly course, they benefited from consistently good wind conditions and were able to pull further away. A stormy day awaits them today with winds of around 40 knots. The chasing trio has lost further ground in the north, their gap has grown to over 300 miles. In the chasing group, Justine Mettraux SUI (Teamwork/Team SNEF) was the first to keep going south, her strategy seems to be working. Her lead over 11th place, newly held by Boris Herrmann GER (Malizia) is 100 miles this morning and her wind forecasts for the coming days seem promising ! The battle of the non-foilers is also exciting: The best is Jean Le Cam FRA (Tout commence en Finistère) in 21st place, only 25 miles behind in 22nd is Violette Dorange FRA (Devenir) second best without foils...with the old Open 60 of Jean Le Cam ! Alan Roura SUI (Hublot) was able to improve to 20th place with a gap of 2219 miles, he will pass the Cape of Good Hope this morning. 400 miles behind him, Oliver Heer SUI (tut gut) has moved up to 32nd place. The race tracker and the reports.

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Wednesday, December 4, 2024

IMOCA Open 60 - Vendée Globe 2024 - Les Sables d'Olonne FRA - Day 24

The South Indian Ocean currently offers very varied conditions: Instead of the usual ‘motorway of the south’ with constant fresh westerly winds, there are currently three areas of low pressure with peaks of up to 40 knots, but also very flat transition zones in between. At the top, the duo Charlie Dalin FRA (macif) and 37 miles behind him Sébastien Simon FRA (Groupe Dubreuil) were able to pull away thanks to a southerly course. But today they will reach a flat zone, it remains to be seen how much the chasing duo Yoann Richomme FRA (Arkea-Paprec) and Thomas Ruyant FRA (Vulnerable) - both around 300 miles behind - can make up today. Justine Mettraux SUI (Teamwork/Team SNEF) is still the best classified woman in 10th place, 1050 miles behind, thanks to a southerly course she was able to pull 70 miles clear of Samantha Davis GBR (Initiatves Coeur). Boris Herrmann GER (Malizia) follows another 40 miles behind in 12th place. Alan Roura SUI (Hublot) was able to improve to 22nd place, Oliver Heer SUI (tut gut) had to repair his flooded engine yesterday, but was able to hold on to 33rd place. The race tracker and the reports.

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Tuesday, December 3, 2024

IMOCA Open 60 - Vendée Globe 2024 - Les Sables d'Olonne FRA - Day 23

The calm before the storm ! In the South Indian Ocean, the leading group was slowed down. ----- Charlie Dalin FRA ('Macif') is still in the lead, achieving just 10 knots. Sébastien Simon FRA ('Groupe Dubreuil)' 18 miles behind, has chosen a more southerly route crossing the flat zone. On the other hand, Yoann Richomme FRA ('Arkena-Paprec') and Thomas Ruyant FRA ('Vulnerable') have lost a lot in the north. It remains to be seen who will reach fresh winds first. After passing the Cape of Good Hope yesterday, the women's group with Justine Mettraux SUI ('Teamwork/Team SNEF') 10th, just one mile ahead of Samantha Davies GBR ('Initiatives Coeur'), Boris Herrmann GER ('Malizia') 5 miles back, and Clarisse Cremer FRA ('L'Occitane') 40 miles behind Herrmann is chasing the top group. Today the bulck of the fleet will reach the Cape .... amidst a front with winds up to 40kn! A first for the 23-year-old Violette Dorange FRA ('devenir') ! Alan Roura SUI ('Hublot') is still 23rd, Oliver Heer SUI ('tut gut') continues to make good progress in 33rd place. Oliver Heer SUI (tut gut) continues to make good progress in 33rd place. ----- The race viewer and the reports.

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Monday, December 2, 2024

IMOCA Open 60 - Vendée Globe 2024 - Les Sables d'Olonne FRA - Day 22

Inconsistent winds in the South Indian Ocean also led to position changes at the top yesterday: ----- This morning, Charlie Dalin FRA ('Macif') is back in the lead, Sébastien Simon FRA ('Groupe Dubreuil') follows in second place 23 miles back, and Yoann Richomme FRA ('Paprec-Arkea') follows in third place 27 miles behind. The usual fresh westerly winds are only expected to set in on Wednesday and further accelerate the race. The chasers have lost more miles. The ‘women's group’ will pass the Cape of Good Hope this morning. In 10th place is Samantha Davis ('Initatives Coeur'), 1174 miles back, and 75 miles behind follows Justine Mettraux SUI ('Teamwork/Team SNEF') in 11th place. 12 and 30 miles behind are Boris Herrmann GER ('Malizia') and Clarisse Cremer FRA ('L'occitane') respectively. Alan Roura SUI ('Hublot') is still 23rd, Oliver Heer SUI ('tut gut') follows in 33rd place. ----- The race tracker and the reports.

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Sunday, December 1, 2024

IMOCA Open 60 - Vendée Globe 2024 - Les Sables d'Olonne FRA - Day 21

The fleet continued to stretch out yesterday, and the leading group benefited from good wind conditions. So far, only 9 of the 39 remaining competitors have rounded the Cape of Good Hope. ----- Yoann Richomme FRA ('Paprec-Arkea') is now back in the lead, followed only 3 miles behind by Charlie Dalin FRA ('Macif'). In the chasing group, Samantha Davis GBR ('Initiatives Coeur') - in 10th place and now 1080 miles behind - has lost some of her lead in the ‘women's race’: Justine Mettraux SUI ('Teamwork/Team Snef)', in 11th place, is now 150 miles back. Just 7 miles behind the Swiss, Boris Herrmann GER ('Malizia') is now 12th, with Clarisse Cremer FRA ('L'Occitane') following 2 more miles behind. Alan Roura SUI ('Hublot') has moved up to 23rd place, Oliver Heer SUI ('tut gut') is now 33rd. ----- The race tracker and the reports.

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Saturday, November 30, 2024

IMOCA Open 60 - Vendée Globe 2024 - Les Sables d'Olonne FRA - Day 20 - Im indischen Ozean !

Yesterday evening, the top quartet rounded the Cape of Good Hope. ----- The first to do so was Charlie Dalin FRA ('Macif'), who took 19 days and 3 hours. This morning Yoann Richomme FRA ('Paprec-Arkea') took over the lead, only 1.5 miles behind him Sébastien Simon FRA ('Groupe Dubreuil') moved up to 2nd place. Charlie Dalin FRA is in 3rd place, 6.5 miles behind. Samantha Davis GBR ('Initiatives Coeur') leads the ‘women's race’ in 10th place, 738 miles behind, 250 miles ahead of Clarisse Cremer FRA ('L'Occitane') and Justine Mettraux SUI ('Teamwork/Team Snef') in 11th and 12th place. Boris Herrmann GER ('Malizia') is 13th, Alan Roura SUI ('Hublot') remained in 25th place. Oliver Heer SUI ('tut gut') - now in 35th place - committed himself to science yesterday by deploying a measuring buoy. ----- The race tracker and the reports.

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Friday, November 29, 2024

IMOCA Open 60 - Vendée Globe 2024 - Les Sables d'Olonne FRA - Day 19

With the favorable conditions in the South Atlantic, the leaders will pass the Cape of Good Hope at midday today. A flat zone off Cape Town pushes the fleet far to the south. ----- Charlie Dalin FRA ('Macif') is now leading with a 17-mile advance over Thomas Ruyant FRA ('Vulnerable'), with Yoann Richomme FRA ('Arkea-Paprec') also making up some ground 31 miles behind. The second chasing group is led by Smantha Davis GBR ('Initatives Coeur') 678 miles behind in 10th place. Boris Herrmann GER ('Malizia') is 11th. Justine Mettraux SUI ('Teamwork/Tean SNEF') has improved to 12th. Alan Roura SUI ('Hublot') is now 25th, and Oliver Heer SUI (tut gut)[/URL] follows in 33rd place. ----- The race-tracker and the reports.

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Thursday, November 28, 2024

IMOCA Open 60 - Vendée Globe 2024 - Les Sables d'Olonne FRA - Day 18

This morning the fleet is already on the approach to the Cape of Good Hope, which should be reached on Saturday. The conditions are still perfect: yesterday it was Sébastien Simon FRA (Groupe Dubreuil) who improved the 24-hour single-handed record to 615 miles, which corresponds to an average speed of almost 26 knots (48/kmh)! Simon FRA is now in 2nd place, 21 miles behind the still leading Charlie Dalin FRA (macif). Thomas Ruyant FRA (Vulnerable) is still in 3rd place - 31 miles behind - and can keep up with the high pace, as can Yoann Richomme FRA (Paprec-Arkea) in 4th place, 51 miles behind. The first chasing group has fallen back a little: Samantha Davis GBR (Initiatives Coeur) is already 550 miles behind in 10th place, followed 20 miles behind by Boris Herrmann GER (malizia) in 11th place. Justine Mettraux SUI (Teamwork/Team SNEF) tore her biggest headsail yesterday, but after an extensive recovery she is now sailing briskly again and in 13th place in a close duel with Clarisse Cremer FRA (L'Occitane), who is sailing 2 miles ahead of her. Alan Roura SUI (Hublot) is now 27th, 1470 miles behind, Oliver Heer SUI (tut gut) was able to improve to 33rd place, his gap is 2000 miles. The race tracker and the reports.

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Wednesday, November 27, 2024

IMOCA Open 60 - Vendée Globe 2024 - Les Sables d'Olonne FRA - Day 17

Yesterday, the leading group continued progressing rapidly in the low-pressure system. The fleet has now split into two, with the first 18 being able to pull away a little. ----- Charlie Dalin FRA ('Macif') is still in the lead and can utilize his speed advantages in these conditions. Only Thomas Ruyant FRA ('Vulnerable'), 46 miles, Yoann Richomme FRA ('Arkea Paprec'), 57 miles, and Sébastien Simon FRA ('Groupe Dubreuil'), 64 miles behind can keep up. The chasing group, on the other hand, has lost further distance: Boris Herrmann GER ('Malizia') is 11th, 447 miles back, and Justine Mettraux SUI ('Teamwork/Team SNEF'), still 13th, now 464 miles behind. Alan Roura SUI ('Hublot') is now 24th, 1413 miles in arrears. Oliver Heer SUI ('Tut gut') follows in 36th place, already 1681 miles behind. ----- The race tracker and the reports.

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Tuesday, November 26, 2024

IMOCA Open 60 - Vendée Globe 2024 - Les Sables d'Olonne FRA - Day 16

Another fast race yesterday: the 24-hour record was broken 5 times, and in the end it was Yoann Richomme FRA (Paprec-Arkea) who set the record with 579 miles. The fleet continues to stretch out: Charlie Dalin FRA (macif) is now 48 miles ahead of Thomas Ruyant FRA (Vulnerable). Yoann Richomme FRA is already 84 miles behind in 3rd place. Boris Herrmann GER (malizia) has improved to 11th place, 396 miles behind. Justine Mettraux SUI (Teamwork/Team SNEF) has dropped back to 13th place, 402 miles behind. The race tracker and the reports.

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Monday, November 25, 2024

IMOCA Open 60 - Vendée Globe 2024 - Les Sables d'Olonne FRA - Day 15 - High Speed !

The 24-hour solo record was beaten three times yesterday. In the end, Yoann Richomme FRA ('Paprec-Arkea') held the new record with 574 miles. ----- The fleet stretched out at the front: Charlie Dalin FRA ('macif') is now 50 miles ahead of Thomas Ruyant FRA ('Vulnerable'), with Yoann Richomme FRA a further 10 miles behind. Justine Mettraux SUI ('Teamwork/Team SNEF') is still 11th, her gap has grown to 318 miles. Boris Herrmann GER ('Malizia') follows in 13th place, 349 miles behind. Alan Roura SUI ('Hublot') moved up to 23rd place, Oliver Heer SUI ('tut gut') is 36th. ----- The race tracker and the reports.

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Sunday, November 24, 2024

IMOCA Open 60 - Vendée Globe 2024 - Les Sables d'Olonne FRA - Day 14

Best conditions for the top group off the coast of Brazil: Leader Charlie Dalin FRA (macif) came close to the 24-hour record yesterday with 530 miles in 24 hours. An area of low pressure off the coast of Brazil ensures that the conditions will continue until the Cape of Good Hope. 47 miles behind Dalin is Thomas Ruyant FRA 2nd, a further 10 miles behind is Sam Goodchild GBR in 3rd place. Justine Mettraux SUI (Teamwork/Team Snef) is also still in the leading group, in 11th place she is now 180 miles behind, but should catch the fast train to Cape Town today! In 13th place, 259 miles behind, Boris Herrmann GER (malizia) is also hoping to remain in the low pressure. Alan Roura SUI was able to improve to 27th place, 758 miles behind. Oliver Heer SUI (tut gut) crossed the equator tonight and is still 36th. The race tracker and the reports.

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Saturday, November 23, 2024

IMOCA Open 60 - Vendée Globe 2024 - Les Sables d'Olonne FRA - Day 13

The speed race towards the Cape of Good Hope has begun in southerly trade winds, and the wind forecasts promise a fast race. ----- The quickest (25 knots) was Charlie Dalin FRA ('macif'), who was able to extend his lead over Thomas Ruyant FRA ('Vulnerable') to 31 miles. Sam Goodchild GBR ('Vulnerable') is in third place, 40 miles behind. Still in the leading group is Justine Mettraux SUI ('Teamwork/Team SNEF') in 10th place is now 82 miles behind. Boris Herrmann GER ('Malizia') has moved up to 13th place with a deficit of 178 miles. Alan Roura SUI ('Hublot') advanced to 29th place, 579 miles behind. Oliver Heer SUI ('tut gut') is 36th 658 miles back, and he will cross the equator today, for the first time! ----- The race tracker and the reports.

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Friday, November 22, 2024

IMOCA Open 60 - Vendée Globe 2024 - Les Sables d'Olonne FRA - Day 12

The leading group was only slowed down briefly in the Doldrums. In the southerly trade winds, the foilers accelerated to 20 knots and had already crossed the equator. A speed race to the south now follows, with at least 2 days on a half-wind course in ideal conditions. The fleet is close together, the first 12 are just 80 miles apart. ----- Thomas Ruyant FRA ('Vulnerable') leads by just 4 miles ahead of Charlie Dalin FRA ('macif'), Sam Goodchild GBR ('Vulnerable') is 8 miles behind in 3rd place. Also in the leading group is Justine Mettraux SUI ('Teamwork/Team SNEF'), in 9th place 49 miles behind. Boris Herrmann GER ('Malizia') is in the first chasing group in 14th place, 128 miles behind. Alan Roura SUI ('Hublot') is still 31st. Oliver Heer SUI follows in 36th place. ----- The race tracker and the reports.

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Thursday, November 21, 2024

IMOCA Open 60 - Vendée Globe 2024 - Les Sables d'Olonne FRA - Day 11

The leading group accelerated massively in the trade winds yesterday: Yoann Richomme FRA ('Paprec-Arkea') set another 24-hour solo record with 551 miles - average speed 23kn (40km/h)! This morning, however, the leaders have now reached the Doldrums, and leader Sam Goodchild GBR ('Vulnerable') is traveling at just 4 knots and should soon be replaced by Thomas Ruyant FRA ('Vulnerable'), who is trying his luck further west and making good progress at 17 knots. Justine Mettraux SUI ('Teamwork/Team SNEF') has moved up to 6th place, 22 miles behind. In the dense midfield is Boris Herrmann GER ('Malizia') in 16th place, 122 miles behind, while Alan Roura SUI ('Hublot') has moved up to 31st place, 272 miles behind. Oliver Heer SUI ('Tut gut') is in 36th position, 456 miles back. ----- The race tracker and the reports.

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Wednesday, November 20, 2024

IMOCA Open 60 - Vendée Globe 2024 - Les Sables d'Olonne FRA - Day 10

Now in the trade winds, the foiling Open 60 can show off their qualities: In flat water and moderate winds of around 20 knots, they are chasing southwards at 30 knots. ----- Sam Goodchild GBR ('Vulnerable') is back in the lead, Sébastien Simon FRA ('Groupe Dubreuil') follows 42 miles behind, and Charlie Dalin FRA ('Macif') has moved up to third place, 58 miles back. Jean Le Cam FRA ('Tout commence en Finistère') dropped back to 11th place, with Justine Mettraux SUI ('Teamwork/Team SNEF') right behind in 12th place, 122 miles behind. Alan Roura SUI ('Hublot') and Oliver Heer SUI ('Tut gut') follow in 34th and 36th, respectively. ----- The race tracker and the reports.

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Tuesday, November 19, 2024

IMOCA Open 60 - Vendée Globe 2024 - Les Sables d'Olonne FRA - Day 9

Jean Le Cam FRA (tout commence en Finistère) back in the lead! Yesterday, Jean Le Cam FRA was the first to reach the trade winds and accelerate: This morning he is ahead by 48 miles. The next hurdle now is to find the best passage through the Doldrums. South of the Cape Verde Islands, Le Cam is heading west. The first chasing group with all the favorites has also reached the trade wind zone this morning. Among them is Justine Mettraux SUI ('Teamwork/Team Snef'), 117 miles behind in 11th place. Boris Herrmann GER ('Malizia') follows in 23rd place, 211 miles behind. Alan Roura SUI ('Hublot') has lost a lot (320 miles behind) and is now 31st. Oliver Heer SUI ('tut gut') follows in 36th place. ----- The race tracker and the news.

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Sunday, November 17, 2024

IMOCA Open 60 - Vendée Globe 2024 - Les Sables d'Olonne FRA - Day 7

A race in a class of its own! The first week of racing at the Vendée already exceeded all expectations: Regular lead changes, record speeds, a compact fleet in which even the non-foilers kept up, inconsistent winds with many options for strategic attacks ! This morning Jean Le Cam FRA (Tout commence en Finistère) was still in the lead with his conventional Open 60. In the meantime, he has also reached the flat transition zone to the trade winds in the far east. Also sailing to the east of the fleet, Alan Roura SUI (Hublot) has moved up to second place, just 13 miles behind Le Cam! The former leaders, on the other hand, are sailing in the far west in fresh northerly winds, but are not making any progress towards the equator and are far behind in the classification. Two-time Paralympic gold medallist Damien Séguin FRA (Groupe Apicil) has moved up to 9th place (58 miles behind), Clarisse Cremer FRA (Occitane) is the best ranked woman in 10th place, 76 miles behind. The 23-year-old Violette Dorange FRA (Devenir) has moved up to 15th place, ahead of Boris Herrmann GER (Malizia - 18th place). The winners of the day also include Oliver Heer SUI (Tut gut), who has moved up to 20th place 169 miles behind, two miles ahead of Justine Mettraux SUI (Teamwork Team Snef) in 21st place. There are likely to be numerous changes of position again today. Who will reach the trade winds first ? Louis Burton FRA (Bureau Vallée), who was sailing in the top group in the west, reported structural damage with cracks in the deck, it is questionable whether he will be able to continue the race - the report. The race tracker and the reports.

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Saturday, November 16, 2024

IMOCA Open 60 - Vendée Globe 2024 - Les Sables d'Olonne FRA - Day 6 - Jean Le Cam FRA übernimmt Führung

As expected, there was an upheaval in the classification yesterday when the doldrums zone was reached: ----- Jean Le Cam FRA (Tout commence en Finistère) was able to get around the leading group in the doldrums in the east along the coast of Morocco and is also the only one sailing at a speed of more than 10 knots this morning. Gian-Carlo Pedote ITA ('Prysmian') is in 2nd place, 7 miles behind, Benjamin Ferré FRA ('Monnoyeur') is in 3rd, 25 miles behind. Alan Roura SUI ('Hublot') has made a huge leap to 4th place, 29 miles behind. Samantha Davis GBR ('Initiatives Coeur') is now the best classified woman in 6th place. Justine Mettraux SUI ('Teamwork/Team Snef') has dropped back to 17th place, 77 miles behind. Oliver Heer SUI (tut gut) was able to reduce his deficit to 156 miles and is now 31st. Jean Le Cam FRA is the only one trying his luck in the south. It remains to be seen who will be the first to reach the trade winds. The weather conditions are still very unusual. ----- The race tracker and the reports.

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Saturday, November 16, 2024

IMOCA Open 60 - Vendée Globe 2024 - Les Sables d'Olonne FRA - Day 6 - Maxime Sorel FRA retires

Maxime Sorel FRA was the first to retire from the Vendeés Globe yesterday: He injured his ankle and could barely walk. He also damaged his rig, and repairing the halyard swivel in the masthead was beyond his capabilities. The report.

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Friday, November 15, 2024

IMOCA Open 60 - Vendée Globe 2024 - Les Sables d'Olonne FRA - Day 5

After passing the Canary Islands, the fleet has reached a flat transition zone and the leaders have moved closer together. ----- This morning, Sam Goodchild GBR led 17 miles ahead of Nicolas Lunven FRA ('Holcim-PRB'). Yoann Richomme FRA ('Paprec-Arkea') is now in 3rd place, 43 miles behind, while Justine Mettraux SUI (Teamwork/Team SNEF), who overtook Boris Herrmann GER (Malizia, Rang 9), 9th place, yesterday, is also in the leading group 57 miles behind. ----- The race tracker and the reports. Instead of the usual trade winds, a larger, flat transition zone awaits today....the cards are being reshuffled!

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Friday, November 15, 2024

IMOCA Open 60 - Vendée Globe 2024 - Les Sables d'Olonne FRA - Media star Violette Dorange !

With her conventional Open 60 without foils, 23-year-old Violette Dorange FRA (Devenir) continues to hold her own. After even keeping up with the leading group shortly after the start, she is now in 26th place, 182 miles behind the leaders. With her daily Facebook coverage, she has become an internet star: Meanwhile, 300,000 followers have subscribed to her news! The report.

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Wednesday, November 13, 2024

IMOCA Open 60 - Vendée Globe 2024 - Les Sables d'Olonne FRA - Day 3

In the meantime, the leaders have passed Gibraltar in fresh aft winds. While there are stronger winds out in the Atlantic, the IMOCAs sailing close to the coast are benefiting from flat water. ----- The leaders are still close together: This morning Yoann Richomme FRA ('Paprec-Arkea') has taken the lead, followed 6 miles behind by Charlie Dalin FRA ('macif'). The lead is likely to change again in the day: Nicolas Lunven FRA ('PRB-Holcim') has sought his luck far to the west, has moved up from 26th to 7th place and is still travelling 5kn faster than the competition. The winners of the past 24 hours also include Boris Herrmann GER ('malizia'), now in 8th place, 67 miles behind, and Justine Mettraux SUI ('Teamwork/Groupe SNEF'), who has reduced her deficit by 30 miles and is now 11th, 85 miles behind. Alan Roura SUI ('Hublot') follows in 26th place, 186 miles behind, Oliver Heer SUI ('tut gut') is in 35th place, 235 miles behind. ----- The race tracker and the reports.

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Tuesday, November 12, 2024

IMOCA Open 60 - Vendée Globe 2024 - Les Sables d'Olonne FRA - Day 2

As expected, the fleet quickly crossed the Bay of Biscay with the freshening aft winds and passed Cape Finisterre on the north-western tip of Spain during the night. With winds now up to 25 knots, the foilers have accelerated: ----- Impressive the favorite Charlie Dalin FRA ('macif'), who, after a moderate start, has moved into the lead and is now steadily extending his advance with speeds around 25 knots. Sam Goodchild GBR ('Vulnerable') is now 27 miles behind in second place, with Sébastien Simon FRA ('Groupe Dubreuil') a further 2 miles behind. The well-starting Justine Mettraux SUI ('Teamwork/Groupe Snef') was the first to launch an attack towards the west. With good chances: on the approach to the Canary Islands, the winds will die down close to land and turn to the south, while the fresh northerly winds should persist out in the Atlantic. For the time being, however, the Swiss has lost some ground and is in 19th place, 104 miles behind. Boris Herrmann GER ('Malizia') follows in 26th place, 115 miles behind. Alan Roura SUI ('Hublot') and Oliver Heer SUI ('tut gut') follow in 36th and 37th place. ----- The race tracker and the reports.

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Monday, November 11, 2024

IMOCA Open 60 - Vendée Globe 2024 - Les Sables d'Olonne FRA - Day 1

The start of the 10th Vendée Globe took place yesterday in light winds in front of 350,000 spectators. Light aft winds kept the fleet close together. This morning - halfway across the Bay of Biscay - the winds picked up enough for the foilers to take off and accelerate. ----- This morning UTC, Sébastien Simon FRA ('Groupe Dubreuil') is leading with a 2-mile advance over Charlie Dalin FRA ('macif'). The favorite Dalin moved up to 2nd place tonight after a slow start. Justine Mettraux SUI follows in 3rd place, 4 miles behind. Oliver Heer SUI ('Tut gut') also got off to an excellent start, keeping up with the leading trio for the first few hours of the race and now dropping back to 22nd place, 22 miles behind. ----- The freshening aft winds will make for a fast race, and the fleet will pass Cape Finisterre on the north-west tip of Spain as early as midday today. ----- The race tracker and the reports.

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Sunday, November 10, 2024

IMOCA Open 60 - Vendée Globe 2024 - Les Sables d'Olonne FRA - Start at 13h

The start of the Vendée Globe takes place today in Les Sables d'Olonne, the live broadcast has already begun (see above): the 40 participants leave the quays every 5 minutes and are towed through the canal into the sea. This is followed by the live broadcast on the water. The light wind forecast should ensure an unspectacular start. The offshore north-easterly winds will blow lightly at 13h, but will then freshen up after the start of the race and should quickly carry the fleet into the trade winds - as always, the race (including wind forecasts) can be followed from 13h by race tracker. The event website with the latest news.

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Saturday, November 9, 2024

IMOCA Open 60 - Vendée Globe 2024 - Les Sables d'Olonne FRA - Tomorrow start at 13h CET

The final preparations for the Vendée Globe are ending in Les Sables d'Olonne. Yesterday, the 40 skippers met for the final briefing: in addition to the latest weather reports, the ice limit in the southern seas was also announced, which may shift during the race depending on the presence of drift ice - the report. The race starts tomorrow at 13h, and whether the expected 500,000 spectators will turn up remains to be seen: The weather forecasts predict light winds (7-10kn) and rain. We will be broadcasting the start live, and numerous major TV stations will also be there: TF1 + 2 in France, ARD/ZDF in Germany and TSR in Switzerland.

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Saturday, November 9, 2024

IMOCA Open 60 - Vendée Globe 2024 - Les Sables d'Olonne FRA - Alan Roura SUI

Alan Roura SUI ('Hublot'), who has a competitive Open 60 with foils (the former ‘Hugo Boss’), will be participating for the third time. In the interview he provides information about the latest preparations.

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Friday, November 8, 2024

IMOCA Open 60 - Vendée Globe 2024 - Les Sables d'Olonne FRA - The women

With Samantha Davis GBR, Justine Mettraux SUI, Isabelle Joschke FRA, Pip Hare GBR, Clarisse Cremer FRA and Violette Dorange FRA, there are more women at the start than ever before. Samantha Davis GBR and Justine Mettraux FRA are even among the extended circle of favourites. Equal chances at the toughest sporting event ever (90 days/4 hours sleep, 0°C, up to 60kn wind)! Here is a second video (46min) that introduces the 6 women.

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Friday, November 8, 2024

IMOCA Open 60 - Vendée Globe 2024 - Les Sables d'Olonne FRA - Oliver Heer SUI

Oliver Heer SUI too is in the final stages of preparation. This also includes press work, yesterday was interview day! Above the interview from sail-world.com, and here the replay of yesterday's live lunchtime studio with Oliver Heer SUI (from min 15).

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Thursday, November 7, 2024

IMOCA Open 60 - Vendée Globe 2024 - Virtual Vendée Globe

The Vendée is one of the most popular online sports games ever: 4 years ago, more than a million participants took part, and this year - registration has been open for 10 days - there are likely to be even more. In the same weather conditions as the ‘real’ skippers, you can navigate your own Open 60 through the world's oceans. All trimming options are available for optimum speed. An intense affair! 4 years ago, two Russian students won the race, taking turns on the screen every 2 hours...for 3 months! Here is the website with registration.

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Wednesday, November 6, 2024

IMOCA Open 60 - Vendée Globe 2024 - Les Sables d'Olonne FRA - Clarisse Cremer FRA

Four years ago, Clarisse Cremer FRA took part in the Vendée Globe for the first time as a high-flyer and finished the race in 13th place, setting the women's round-the-world record (87 days 2 hours). As one of 6 women in the fleet, she wants to improve further, and with ‘Occitane en Provence’, she has a 2nd generation foiling IMOCA at her disposal. ----- A Portrait with interview.

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Tuesday, November 5, 2024

IMOCA Open 60 - Vendée Globe 2024 - Les Sables d'Olonne FRA - Boris Herrmann GER

For his second participation, Boris Herrmann GER is one of the favourites. Four years ago, he sailed for victory right to the end and finished the race in 5th place. This summer, he finished in 2nd place twice in the two preparation transatlantic races. He is responsible for a big sailing hype in Germany. On 17 November, one week after the start, German TV channel ARD will be showing the documentary . On his website there are numerous reports on his preparations.

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Tuesday, November 5, 2024

IMOCA Open 60 - Vendée Globe 2024 - Les Sables d'Olonne FRA - Jean Le Cam FRA

The 69-year-old Jean Le Cam FRA is taking part for the 6th time! He has completed the race five times, always finishing at the front of the field, best result was a second place in his first participation in 2002. For this year's race, he had a new Open 60 built - without foils, which offer speed advantages in many conditions, but are also more susceptible to accidents. The Interview.

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Monday, November 4, 2024

IMOCA Open 60 - Vendée Globe 2000 - Les Sables d'Olonne - The Vendée on TV

Tonight at 9 pm, the France 2 TV channel will be showing the film ‘Seul’, which tells the adventurous story of Yves Parlier FRA on the occasion of the Vendée Globe 2000. In the lead, Parlier broke his mast in the South Pacific. In a bay in Southern Australia, he repaired the mast (35 meters!) and reinstalled it without outside help! He then continued the race and reached the finish line 2 months behind schedule. To be able to feed himself without outside help, he collected seaweed and mussels, his menu for the rest of the race. The film should also be available on the France 2 website.

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Sunday, November 3, 2024

IMOCA Open 60 - Vendée Globe 2024 - Les Sables d'Olonne FRA - One week to the start

The start of the single-handed round-the-world race will take place in Les Sables d'Olonne in a week's time today - the first wind forecasts are predicting flat conditions. The harbour of Les Sables d'Olonne is still very busy - here are the news and interviews.

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Friday, November 1, 2024

IMOCA Open 60 - Vendée Globe 2024 - Les Sables d'Olonne FRA - Violette Dorange FRA

Violette Dorange FRA, the youngest ever Vendée participant at the age of 23, began her offshore career in the Optimist eight years ago by crossing the English Channel and the Strait of Gibraltar with her Optimist! She then switched to the 420, where she shone in 2016-2018 with three podium finishes at the Junior World Championships. In 2018, she finished 16th at the 2018 Mini-Transat, and then changed to the Figaro 3 single-handed class for 3 seasons. With Jean Le Cam FRA's Open 60, she is now taking part in the Vendée Globe for the first time and is already one of the favorites among the conventional Open 60s without foils. ----- The report.

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Wednesday, October 30, 2024

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

The Race Village in Les Sables d'Olonne has been open since Saturday and is already a hive of activity. Numerous attractions - here is today's program - and direct contacts with the skippers, who are making their final preparations, make a visit very attractive. 500,000 spectators are expected for the starting day. There are numerous portraits of the participants on the website (and in most international sailing media) - here is an interesting interview with Justine Mettraux SUI. There are live interviews every day at 12.30pm, yesterday it was the turn of Samantha Davis GBR and Alan Roura SUI. The event website.

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Monday, October 21, 2024

IMOCA Open 60 - Vendée Globe 2024 - Les Sables d'Olonne - Race Village open

The Vendée Globe Race Village opened in Les Sables d'Olonne on Saturday in the rain but with numerous visitors already in attendance - numerous attractions await visitors every day, from a tour of an Open 60 to a ‘Degustation Culinaire’. ----- The event website also features portraits of the participants, including Antoine Cornic FRA, who had to abandon his first Vendée Globe campaign in 2004 due to a lack of funding, then ran a restaurant on the Ile du Ré for 20 years and is now realizing his dream. He is at the start with the oldest Open 60, his goal is to arrive! The report.

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