Day 60 of the Vendée Globe: challenges, rivalries, and resilience
As the Vendée Globe reaches its 60th day, skippers are navigating a range of challenges—from icebergs in the Southern Ocean to tactical battles in the South Atlantic.
As the Vendée Globe reaches its 60th day, skippers are navigating a range of challenges—from icebergs in the Southern Ocean to tactical battles in the South Atlantic.
Catch up with all the action from the past 24 hours in this 30-minute daily report.
The Vendée Globe continues to challenge sailors as they navigate their way through light winds, high-pressure zones, and unsettled weather patterns.
Auckland is set to host the second event of SailGP’s record-breaking 2025 season, as the world’s fastest F50s prepare to race on January 17-18. The ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix promises electrifying competition, with teams unveiling full crew line-ups ahead of the regatta.
The Vendée Globe’s relentless pace shows no signs of easing as skippers face intense rivalries, brutal weather, and personal challenges. From lightning strikes to emotional milestones, this iconic solo race continues to push sailors to their limits.
Sailor Boris Herrmann, aboard Malizia-Seaexplorer, faced one of the most harrowing days of his career during the Vendée Globe, as his yacht was struck by lightning amidst relentless thunderstorms.
The Vendée Globe, the world’s most challenging solo sailing race, continues to test the mettle of skippers across the fleet.
Cape Horn—legendary, remote, and fierce. For Conrad Colman, the only Kiwi competing in this year’s Vendée Globe, reaching this iconic cape for the fourth time is both a milestone and a moment of deep reflection.
As the Vendée Globe enters its final stretch, leader Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance) and rival Yoann Richomme (PAPREC ARKÉA) remain locked in a tense battle for victory.
Catch up with all the action from the past 24 hours in this 30-minute daily report.
The France SailGP Team, led by driver Quentin Delapierre, is poised to make a significant return to the SailGP circuit at the upcoming Auckland event in January 2025.
As the Vendée Globe enters its final stretch, the leaders are feeling the pull of the finish line while others continue to battle the elements and their competitors across the fleet.