And after the breakaway…. the comeback. As is very often the case in the Southern Ocean, big breakaways caused by one weather system are rarely maintained on the Vendée Globe and today the tables have turned a little more in the favour of those immediately behind the top two skippers, leader Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance) and Seb Simon (Groupe Dubreuil).
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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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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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Vendée Globe Broadcast 26/11/24. Vídeo del día de la regata y highlights.
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Vendée Globe Broadcast 21/11/24.Video of the race situation, with the boats gradually approaching the Doldrums (equatorial calms).
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Vendée Globe Broadcast 19/11/24. Race situacion and highlights / Videos.
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Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prevoyance) leads the 40-boat Vendée Globe fleet that this afternoon and tonight faces the first major test for the skippers and their boats, as the solo, non-stop, round-the-world sailors set to round the famous Cape Finisterre, off the northwest tip of Spain.
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The official start of the Vendée Globe took place today at 13:02 hours. The skippers have embarked on the most famous and difficult of circumnavigations, with more than 24,000 nautical miles (45,000 km) to cover solo, non-stop and without assistance. Best of luck!
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Vendée Globe 2024 Broadcast 09/11/24. Broadcast of highlights of the Vendée Globe 2024 solo round the world race in the Sailing Area of navegantesoceanicos.com, corresponding to 09/11/24. Video of the race route.
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