Sébastien Simon, local hero, first Les Sables d’Olonne skipper to finish on the podium in the history of the race
Vendee Globe – Leading trio making slow but steady northwards progress in the Atlantic
Even if they are slowed periodically, the leading trio – Yoann Richomme, Charlie Dalin and Sébastien Simon are still making northwards progress in the Atlantic.
Vendée Globe – Second placed Sébastien Simon has sustained a broken starboard foil
Sébastien Simon, lying second in the Vendée Globe, has sustained a broken starboard foil on his IMOCA Groupe Dubreuil
Vendee Globe leader Charlie Dalin has just under 500 miles to Australia’s Cape Leeuwin
Vendee leader Charlie Dalin has slowed slightly as he starts the passage along the Australian safety barrier now in a more moderate breeze.
Vendee Globe that keeps on giving – Solo monohull record breaks 600 miles and average speed 25.11 knots
Still propelled by a fast moving depression the six leading Vendee Globe boats continue at record speeds and another 24hr monohull and solo distance record
Vendee Globe – Video from Sébastien Simon on damaged ARKEA PAPREC
This video received from Sébastien Simon onboard his damaged Vendee Globe yacht, ARKEA PAPREC.
Vendee Globe – ARKEA PAPREC hits unidentified floating object – UPDATE
At 08:20hrs UTCWednesday morning, the Vendee Globe boat ARKEA PAPREC hit an unidentified floating object, which caused serious damage to the starboard foil – reported to be taking on water – Video Here
