Vendée Globe: Storm Tactics
With a huge storm system blowing through the Vendée Globe fleet, skippers were forced to make tactical changes to avoid damage.
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With a huge storm system blowing through the Vendée Globe fleet, skippers were forced to make tactical changes to avoid damage.
At the front, the leaders race two by two, but in the middle of the spread out fleet, the Indian Ocean is taking its toll.
The leaders pass the halfway point in the round the world race, while breakages and collisions hinder skippers throughout the fleet.
After striking an object which left his keel hanging by the ram and water pouring in, a rescue team is underway to assist the French skipper Kito de Pavant.
A string of collisions and accidents plague skippers across the fleet causing some to retire, while at the front, Armel Le Le Cléac’h sets new record time.
Unprecedented footage of the Vendée Globe frontrunners smashing through the Southern Ocean has been captured for the first time in the race’s 27-year history.
Even in the middle of the Southern Ocean, the skippers of the Vendée Globe find company.
The battle for the top spot in the Vendée Globe showed no sign of letting up today as the frontrunners approach one week in the Southern Ocean.
In the front, a traditional IMOCA skipper weighs his chances of winning the race, while in the middle of the fleet, skippers find reassurance in nearby boats.
Banque Populaire’s Armel Le Cléac’h has taken advantage of Hugo Boss’ port tack limp and extended his lead in perfect foiling conditions.
After sustaining damage to his keel, Vincent Riou, skipper of PRB and top contender for the 2016 race has been forced to drop out.
Find out what the skippers are saying about the latest conditions, weather and race updates.
With a huge storm system blowing through the Vendée Globe fleet, skippers were forced to make tactical changes to avoid damage.
At the front, the leaders race two by two, but in the middle of the spread out fleet, the Indian Ocean is taking its toll.
The leaders pass the halfway point in the round the world race, while breakages and collisions hinder skippers throughout the fleet.
After striking an object which left his keel hanging by the ram and water pouring in, a rescue team is underway to assist the French skipper Kito de Pavant.
A string of collisions and accidents plague skippers across the fleet causing some to retire, while at the front, Armel Le Le Cléac’h sets new record time.
Unprecedented footage of the Vendée Globe frontrunners smashing through the Southern Ocean has been captured for the first time in the race’s 27-year history.
Even in the middle of the Southern Ocean, the skippers of the Vendée Globe find company.
The battle for the top spot in the Vendée Globe showed no sign of letting up today as the frontrunners approach one week in the Southern Ocean.
In the front, a traditional IMOCA skipper weighs his chances of winning the race, while in the middle of the fleet, skippers find reassurance in nearby boats.
Banque Populaire’s Armel Le Cléac’h has taken advantage of Hugo Boss’ port tack limp and extended his lead in perfect foiling conditions.
After sustaining damage to his keel, Vincent Riou, skipper of PRB and top contender for the 2016 race has been forced to drop out.
Find out what the skippers are saying about the latest conditions, weather and race updates.
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