Category: 2020

Jules Verne wrote it, the leaders of this 9th Vendée Globe did it! The now famous five circumnavigated the globe in 80 days, including Boris Herrmann (Seaexplorer-Yacht Club de Monaco)…

9e Vendée Globe   Thursday 31st December. On this New Year’s Eve, no-one could have predicted just how tense this 9th Vendée Globe would be, in which Boris Herrmann is…

9th Vendée Globe   On this Christmas Day, 25th December 2020, Charlie Dalin (Apivia) has regained the advantage early this morning, setting up a royal duel with Yannick Bestaven (Maître…

Weekly Rendezvous for the Team Malizia   Wednesday 16th December 2020. With nearly 14,000 nautical miles under their belts, Vendée Globe leaders are midway through the race. Currently in 6th…

9th Vendée Globe   Thursday 3rd December 2020. “The important thing is to finish the race, said the German skipper before the start – a statement that has taken on…

9th Vendée Globe   Tuesday 1st December 2020 – The Vendée Globe experienced its first crisis in the fourth week of racing with the successful rescue of Kevin Escoffier in…

9th Vendée Globe   After 16 days of racing, Boris Herrmann has reached the South Atlantic Ocean. Steady south-east trade winds and a stable Saint Helena High allowed fast sailing…

9th Vendée Globe Thursday 19th November 2020 – The North Atlantic is finally behind them. A week and a half after the start, the majority of Vendée Globe competitors have…

9th Vendée Globe Tuesday 17th November 2020 – The first week of racing in this 9th Vendée Globe was an eventful one for the 33 sailors who faced three depressions…

9th Vendée Globe Sunday 15th November 2020 – It has been a difficult and eventful week for the 33 sailors competing in the 9th Vendée Globe. Jérémie Beyou (Charal), one…