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Charlie Dalin Wins the Vendée Globe 2024 and Breaks Historic Record

The prestigious world of sailing celebrates a historic moment: Charlie Dalin, French skipper of the MACIF Santé Prévoyance, has conquered the Vendée Globe 2024, considered the most demanding and prestigious solo race in the world. After 64 days, 19 hours, 22 minutes, and 49 seconds, Dalin crossed the finish line this Tuesday at 07:24 UTC, setting a new record in the competition and surpassing the previous one, achieved in 2016 by Armel Le Cléac’h, by more than 9 days. A...

#Vendée Globe January 16, 2025 09:33 AM

Final Destination: the Final Stretch of the Vendée Globe 2024

In less than 10 days, we will know the winner of the 10th edition of the Vendée Globe. Charlie Dalin, aboard the MACIF Santé Prévoyance, maintains a slight advantage over Yoann Richomme, of the PAPREC ARKÉA. Dalin was the first to emerge from the doldrums, while Richomme is still sailing in that area. The Leading Duo in the Vendée Globe 2024 After crossing the equator, Dalin has managed to overcome the doldrums, facing unstable weather conditions. For his part, Richomme...

#Vendée Globe January 07, 2025 10:56 AM

Vendée Globe: Leaders Face New Challenges in the Indian Ocean

After the chasing pack rapidly closed in on Vendée Globe leaders Charlie Dalin (MACIF Prévoyance) and Sébastien Simon (Groupe Dubreuil), the top nine sailors face a new obstacle as they sail under Australia, near the longitude of Tasmania, seeking a way out of an Indian Ocean that has been relentless. To avoid a growing high-pressure area that could slow them down, they will all need to maintain maximum speed. This could allow Dalin, the long-time race leader, to increase...

#Vendée Globe December 11, 2024 02:08 PM