Sailing World

Who Can Afford the Vendée Globe?

A few weeks ago, I was lucky enough to attend a small community event in Les Sables-d’Olonne, a resort town on France’s West Coast that hosts the start and finish of the Vendee Globe. There, Luc Van ...
Barron's

Xu Jingkun Sets New Course As First Chinese Sailor On Vendee Globe

Xu Jingkun Sets New Course As First Chinese Sailor On Vendee Globe By AFP - Agence France Presse Nov 07, 2024, 1:11 pm EST Share ...
CNN

History-making sailor Clarisse Crémer wants to be an ‘example’ to her daughter after being dropped by a sponsor during maternity leave

Stephane Mahe/Reuters Unlike her last Vendée Globe, Crémer, of course, would be competing as a mother next time around – though she’s quick to point out that many other parents have spent long periods ...
Reuters

Ruyant keeps cool as 'Vulnerable' takes on water in Vendee Globe

Ruyant's team reports he remains in control despite leak Briton Goodchild leads fleet on third day of race Vendee Globe spans 24,000 nautical miles, exposing sailors to harshest conditions Nov 12 - ...