eklektik
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Yes, a very eventful race this year!
Dec 03, 2020,01:26 AM
Interesting to see that the are bringing high and complex tech (foil) on such a long, enduring and demanding race.
They are really pushing the limits!
Best,
E.
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Vendée Globe 2020-21
By: cshimokita : December 2nd, 2020-18:58
At the moment (2-Dec-2020) Charlie Dalin in Apivia is leading by 232.8 nm as they round the Cape of Good Hope Link to current status . ...
A bit sad to see Thomson 1,126.4 nm off the pace
By: cshimokita : December 2nd, 2020-23:54
Back in 16th place at the moment. It seems that his revolutionary designed boat is struggling: closed cockpit, short deck plan, and oversized foils... The last race took around 70 days which could put the first boat across the line around mid-January. Cas...
Yes, a very eventful race this year!
By: eklektik : December 3rd, 2020-01:26
Interesting to see that the are bringing high and complex tech (foil) on such a long, enduring and demanding race. They are really pushing the limits! Best, E.
Video: A message from Alex Thomson
By: cshimokita : December 3rd, 2020-06:25
After incurring damage on November 27 to the starboard rudder of his boat, British sailor Alex Thomson is headed for Cape Town where he will officially retire ( video link ).
Update prior to the New Year weekend...
By: cshimokita : December 29th, 2020-05:06
As the leaders pass Nemo Point and head toward a weekend at Cape Horn I heard in an update that it's so remote in that part of the world that the closest individuals are on the International Space Station... it's a tight packed group and anyone could take...
The Vendée Globe update ... finish immanent
By: cshimokita : January 25th, 2021-14:49
"At 48 hours to the first finisher is expected on the line Wednesday afternoon (27-Jan-2021 UTC) computer modelling from the current weather predictions suggest three solo skippers could finish within four hours of each other." ...
why?
By: stere : January 26th, 2021-01:33
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The reason for the adjustment after crossing the finish line..
By: cshimokita : January 26th, 2021-04:43
Regarding the time spent rescuing Kevin Escoffier (PRB), and after evaluating the impact on their race, the Vendée Globe international jury awarded Boris Herrmann (currently in 2nd place) 6 hours of compensation, Yannick Bestaven (currently in 5th place) ...
as of 28/01/2021 05:15:00 UTC
By: cshimokita : January 27th, 2021-21:27
Bad luck for Boris Herrmann and still to watch are the two skippers with compensation time due at finish.... ...