The Indian Ocean has a fearsome reputation among sailing’s ocean racers and the Vendée Globe leaders are set to deal with their first monster. Longtime pacemaker Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance) and second placed Seb Simon (Groupe Dubreuil) are set for a difficult 24 hours which will test their resolve and that of their boats to the full.
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Today, Monday 2nd December, ‘at 9 hours, 23 minutes and 48 seconds, the “Maxicat Victoria” left La Gomera for San Salvador in the Bahamas, thus beginning the second leg of the Route of Discovery. Good luck and let’s go for the record!
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Less than 9 miles separate the top three competitors in the Vendée Globe after 20 days of racing, whilst Thomas Ruyant (VULNERABLE), in fourth place, is just 20 miles behind the leading trio as the fleet heads south and west towards the roaring 40s. Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance), leader for the last 3,000 miles, is now second, just two miles behind Yoann Richomme (PAPREC ARKÉA). Sébastien Simon (Groupe Dubreuil) is in third place.
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It is only a few weeks since the book “Magallanes frente a Elcano” (El Juicio de la Historia) ‘Magellan versus Elcano (The Trial of History)’ was published. The book, published by the Asociación Cultural y Científica Iberoamericana, recounts the most important maritime feat carried out by mankind, the first circumnavigation of the Earth, and is the result of five years of research by the author, Mr. Sabino Laucirica.
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Vendée Globe Broadcast 26/11/24. Vídeo del día de la regata y highlights.
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