French skipper Eric Bellion, currently in 27th place in the Vendée Globe, experienced a rare moment as he spotted a small whale while sailing in the Pacific Ocean. Describing it as a ‘little miracle,’ Bellion shared his joy over the…
Swiss sailor Justine Mettraux remains in the top 10 of the Vendée Globe, currently holding 10th place after briefly reaching 8th. With her 2018 yacht, she competes against newer boats, led by Charlie Dalin. Mettraux aims to finish as the…
Clarisse Crémer faces severe physical challenges while competing in the Vendée Globe. After experiencing hallucinations and debilitating neck and shoulder pain, she resorted to over-the-counter painkillers to cope. Medical support is available to sailors throughout the race, with dedicated doctors…
Swiss sailor Justine Mettraux continues to impress in the Vendée Globe, currently ranking 9th among 35 competitors despite difficult wind conditions and high waves. With almost 5000 nautical miles remaining until the finish in Les Sables-d’Olonne, Mettraux has her sights…
During the Vendée Globe race on January 2, 2023, skipper Thomas Ruyant experienced treacherous weather off the coast of Uruguay. In fourth place, he suffered significant damage to his main sail due to 60-knot winds, leading to emotional distress as…
French sailor Marc Thiercelin is developing an eco-responsible racing yacht made primarily from wood, aimed at significantly reducing carbon emissions. Designed for solo round-the-world racing, the Imoca 60-foot yacht will utilize natural materials like bamboo, hemp, and even nettle. Despite…
Antoine Cornic, a participant in the Vendée Globe 2024, is set to celebrate his 45th birthday alone aboard his boat in the South Pacific. Despite being far from the race leaders and celebrating this milestone in solitude, Cornic expresses contentment…
In a dramatic turn in the Vendée Globe race, skippers have navigated near icebergs in the Pacific Ocean for the first time since 2008. Competitors Eric Bellion and Sébastien Marrsset faced close encounters with icebergs while sailing towards Cape Horn….
Charlie Dalin has extended his lead in the Vendée Globe race, increasing his advantage over Yoann Richomme to 79 nautical miles as of January 1. After a period of calm, both leaders have resumed racing with favorable winds. Sébastien Simon…
Charlie Dalin has become the new leader of the Vendée Globe, gaining 33 nautical miles on rival Yoann Richomme after a significant recovery in the South Atlantic. Dalin mentioned that he hasn’t held the lead in a while and remains…
Yoann Richomme and Charlie Dalin are locked in a fierce competition in the Vendée Globe, with Richomme maintaining a slim lead of just 1.81 nautical miles as they race off the coast of Brazil. Sébastien Simon is making a comeback…
Yannick Bestaven, the 2021 Vendée Globe winner, has officially withdrawn from the 2024 edition of the race after encountering significant damage to his boat’s steering system. Despite efforts, repairs were impossible at sea, leading to his decision to dock in…
