Vendée Globe: Closing the Door to the Sourthen Ocean
The door leading to a fast passage south slammed firmly shut on the northernmost Vendée Globe skippers today, launching the leaders ahead.
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The door leading to a fast passage south slammed firmly shut on the northernmost Vendée Globe skippers today, launching the leaders ahead.
The leaders are pulling away from the fleet as a group, averaging more than 20 knots, but within the pack, the battle for the top continues.
The foilers about to be put to the true test as they hit the Roaring Forties and point their bows toward the Southern Ocean.
While the leaders sail in the trade winds, the second part of the fleet still has to fight with the squalls and the light winds in the doldrums.
Alex Thomson leads the Vendée Globe fleet into the southern hemisphere, while other skippers deal with technical problems aboard.
With the light air of the doldrums rapidly approaching, the fate of the foilers, who have led the fleet so far, is at stake.
The foilers are at home in the trades and racking up the miles as they head south, but two skippers on traditional IMOCAs are in hot pursuit.
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Jean-Pierre Dick and Alex Thomson battle for the lead, while the light weather off southern Portugal gives the traditional boats a chance to strike.
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The door leading to a fast passage south slammed firmly shut on the northernmost Vendée Globe skippers today, launching the leaders ahead.
The leaders are pulling away from the fleet as a group, averaging more than 20 knots, but within the pack, the battle for the top continues.
The foilers about to be put to the true test as they hit the Roaring Forties and point their bows toward the Southern Ocean.
While the leaders sail in the trade winds, the second part of the fleet still has to fight with the squalls and the light winds in the doldrums.
Alex Thomson leads the Vendée Globe fleet into the southern hemisphere, while other skippers deal with technical problems aboard.
With the light air of the doldrums rapidly approaching, the fate of the foilers, who have led the fleet so far, is at stake.
The foilers are at home in the trades and racking up the miles as they head south, but two skippers on traditional IMOCAs are in hot pursuit.
3 days into the Vendée Globe, skippers are speeding south towards the Tropic of Cancer. Here’s the latest update on the fleet and what’s to come.
Jean-Pierre Dick and Alex Thomson battle for the lead, while the light weather off southern Portugal gives the traditional boats a chance to strike.
One person, one boat, 24,020 non-stop nautical miles. The 2016 Vendée Globe is ready for launch.
North Sails takes you to the 2016 Vendée Globe, sailing’s greatest test of technology and endurance.
Almost half the skippers taking on the 2016 Vendée Globe are newcomers to the race. The rookies share their thoughts and goals for the race.
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