546.6 miles in 24 hours: a new monohull solo sailing world record has been set in the Vendée Globe by Nico Lunven on the IMOCA Holcim-PRB Nicolas Lunven, skipper of the IMOCA Holcim-PRB has set a new 24-hour record for …
After the fleet’s first real test on night two, rounding Cap Finistere, British ‘rookie’ Sam Goodchild leads the Vendée GlobeStrong conditions on the second night of the 2024 Vendée Globe. Photo: Sébastien Simon/VG2024Day 3 of the Vendée Globe dawned this …
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The 10th running of the Vendée Globe set off today – but who will win the round the world epic? Here’s our pick of the fleet from the pontoons of Les Sables d’OlonneSo who will win the 2024 Vendée Globe? …
IMOCA co-skipper Will Harris shares his expert analysis of the weather forecast for this year’s Vendée Globe start and early stages with Helen FretterPast Vendée Globe races have seen the fleet get an absolute pasting in the early days, thanks …
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The Vendée Globe start is always one of the most emotional moments in sport. Helen Fretter speaks to some of the 40 solo skippers who’ll be heading out to race around the world alone on Sunday 10 NovemberThe 2024 Vendée …
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The Vendée Globe 2024 may well be the most competitive ever. Want to know how to follow the race this year? Here’s what you need to knowThe 10th edition of the Vendée Globe is set to begin on Sunday, November …
