The arrival of ragatistas continues in Le Sables de Olonne, after completing the Vendée Globe round the world. GUIREC SOUDÉE (23), Giancarlo Pedote (22), CONRAD COLMAN (21), JEAN LE CAM (20) ,ISABELLE JOSCHKE (19), Tanguy Le Turquais (17) ,Benjamin Ferré (16).
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What do I need to perform weather routing calculations on a sailboat?, basic weather routing procedure (step by step), weather routing tools and final considerations.
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Justine Mettraux, 8th of the Vendée Globe 2024. First woman to finish the round-the-world race alone, non-stop, and without assistance Vendée Globe; the toughest regatta in the world. Congratulations Justine!
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Storms and damage in the final days, close to the finish of the Vendée Globe, are not uncommon. Tired boats and brutally fatigued sailors are a combination doubly challenged by winter gales in the North Atlantic.
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Considerations on crossing the Atlantic under sail from the Canary Islands to the Caribbean: the Canary Islands (starting point), the most suitable time of year, the weather during the crossing, the choice of the route to follow, a stop in the Cape Verde Islands, and final considerations.
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