Vendée Globe http://www.vendeeglobe.org/ Official website of the Vendée Globe en Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:44:48 +0200 http://www.vendeeglobe.org/images/logo_vg_small.gif Vendée Globe http://www.vendeeglobe.org/ Qualifiers: 1st September- the crucial date http://www.vendeeglobe.org/en/news/5585/Qualifiers-1st-September-the-crucial-date.html After the First of July, the First of September was the next important date for the few skippers, who have not yet completed their qualifier for the forthcoming Vendée Globe. Let us take a look at the rules concerning the qualifiers and then look at what is happening to those, who have qualified and those, who still have to clock up the miles. Qualifiers: 1st September- the crucial date

After the First of July, the First of September was the next important date for the few skippers, who have not yet completed their qualifier for the forthcoming Vendée Globe. Let us take a look at the rules concerning the qualifiers and then look at what is happening to those, who have qualified and those, who still have to clock up the miles.

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]]> Tue, 02 Sep 2008 19:33:00 +0200 http://www.vendeeglobe.org/en/news/5585/Qualifiers-1st-September-the-crucial-date.html A race against time http://www.vendeeglobe.org/en/news/5579/A-race-against-time.html With less than eighty days to go before the start, the future 2008-2009 Vendée Globe contenders are not all in the same boat. While some are busy taking care of the final details awaiting the climax on 9th November, others are looking for the magical formula to slow down the drips of the Chinese water torture, as the tick of the clock gets louder and louder. A race against time

With less than eighty days to go before the start, the future 2008-2009 Vendée Globe contenders are not all in the same boat. While some are busy taking care of the final details awaiting the climax on 9th November, others are looking for the magical formula to slow down the drips of the Chinese water torture, as the tick of the clock gets louder and louder.

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]]> Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:04:00 +0200 http://www.vendeeglobe.org/en/news/5579/A-race-against-time.html Guillemot on track for the Vendée Globe http://www.vendeeglobe.org/en/news/5575/Guillemot-on-track-for-the-Vendee-Globe.html Marc Guillemot has just obtained his ticket for the forthcoming Vendée Globe. The skipper from La Trinité sur Mer has completed his 1500-mile single-handed qualifying passage. In strong winds and rough seas resulting from a summer low in the Bay of Biscay, he was able to ratify the latest modifications made to his Safran monohull for his non-stop solo round the world voyage. Marc Guillemot has now fulfilled all the requirements to allow Safran to line up at the start of the Vendée Globe on 9th November. Guillemot on track for the Vendée Globe

Marc Guillemot has just obtained his ticket for the forthcoming Vendée Globe. The skipper from La Trinité sur Mer has completed his 1500-mile single-handed qualifying passage. In strong winds and rough seas resulting from a summer low in the Bay of Biscay, he was able to ratify the latest modifications made to his Safran monohull for his non-stop solo round the world voyage. Marc Guillemot has now fulfilled all the requirements to allow Safran to line up at the start of the Vendée Globe on 9th November.

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]]> Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:10:00 +0200 http://www.vendeeglobe.org/en/news/5575/Guillemot-on-track-for-the-Vendee-Globe.html Yannick Bestaven on a quest for new energy sources http://www.vendeeglobe.org/en/news/5573/Yannick-Bestaven-on-a-quest-for-new-energy-sources.html With three months to go before the Vendée Globe, Yannick Bestaven´s team has also been somewhat troubled by the announcement from Cervin-Enr that they are bringing the partnership with the “Energy around the World” project to an end. A decision taken essentially because of the economic conditions that face the firm, and in no way a reflection on the quality of Yannick Bestaven and his team´s project, as they remain determined to be there at the start of the Vendée Globe on 9th November. Yannick Bestaven on a quest for new energy sources

With three months to go before the Vendée Globe, Yannick Bestaven’s team has also been somewhat troubled by the announcement from Cervin-Enr that they are bringing the partnership with the “Energy around the World” project to an end. A decision taken essentially because of the economic conditions that face the firm, and in no way a reflection on the quality of Yannick Bestaven and his team’s project, as they remain determined to be there at the start of the Vendée Globe on 9th November.

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]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:30:00 +0200 http://www.vendeeglobe.org/en/news/5573/Yannick-Bestaven-on-a-quest-for-new-energy-sources.html Jonny Malbon on his qualifier http://www.vendeeglobe.org/en/news/5571/Jonny-Malbon-on-his-qualifier.html Jonny Malbon set sail last Thursday on his qualifier for the Vendée Globe 2008-2009 on board his Open 60, Artemis Ocean Racing II. He has until 1st September to complete this compulsory 4000-mile passage, which will take him across the Atlantic going above 52°N and to the west of 50°West. The monohull launched last April has undergone a few important modifications in the last few months that Jonny will be checking out over the next few days. Jonny Malbon on his qualifier

Jonny Malbon set sail last Thursday on his qualifier for the Vendée Globe 2008-2009 on board his Open 60, Artemis Ocean Racing II. He has until 1st September to complete this compulsory 4000-mile passage, which will take him across the Atlantic going above 52°N and to the west of 50°West. The monohull launched last April has undergone a few important modifications in the last few months that Jonny will be checking out over the next few days.

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]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:53:00 +0200 http://www.vendeeglobe.org/en/news/5571/Jonny-Malbon-on-his-qualifier.html PRB has hit a container http://www.vendeeglobe.org/en/news/5569/PRB-has-hit-a-container.html It is one thing after another for PRB. Vincent Riou set out on his qualifier on 4th August and reached Port La Forêt at two this morning (Friday) having clocked up 3100 miles instead of the 3500 miles required by the rules of the Vendée Globe. The reason was simple: the skipper had another stroke of bad luck during his voyage in the Atlantic. This time, it was a container that left its mark on PRB. PRB has hit a container

It is one thing after another for PRB. Vincent Riou set out on his qualifier on 4th August and reached Port La Forêt at two this morning (Friday) having clocked up 3100 miles instead of the 3500 miles required by the rules of the Vendée Globe. The reason was simple: the skipper had another stroke of bad luck during his voyage in the Atlantic. This time, it was a container that left its mark on PRB.

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]]> Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:02:00 +0200 http://www.vendeeglobe.org/en/news/5569/PRB-has-hit-a-container.html Under pressure http://www.vendeeglobe.org/en/news/5567/Under-pressure.html Little by little, the pressure is mounting. While some are busy working on the final details in the boatyards, others are leaving behind their shore base to move towards Les Sables d´Olonne. Many of the skippers are making the most of these final days to relax and recharge the batteries before the final run. The date limit of 18th October by which the competitors have to be present at the pontoon in Port Olona is drawing ever nearer. Under pressure

Little by little, the pressure is mounting. While some are busy working on the final details in the boatyards, others are leaving behind their shore base to move towards Les Sables d’Olonne. Many of the skippers are making the most of these final days to relax and recharge the batteries before the final run. The date limit of 18th October by which the competitors have to be present at the pontoon in Port Olona is drawing ever nearer.

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]]> Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:27:00 +0200 http://www.vendeeglobe.org/en/news/5567/Under-pressure.html Let’s go round again http://www.vendeeglobe.org/en/news/5565/Let-s-go-round-again.html Whilst for many of the Vendée Globe contenders, August means it is time for a well deserved rest, some are continuing to sail to achieve their final qualification or to measure up against the rivals, as in the Artemis Challenge around the Isle of Wight, while another has been busy welcoming home a glorious old vessel after a solo circumnavigation. Let’s go round again

Whilst for many of the Vendée Globe contenders, August means it is time for a well deserved rest, some are continuing to sail to achieve their final qualification or to measure up against the rivals, as in the Artemis Challenge around the Isle of Wight, while another has been busy welcoming home a glorious old vessel after a solo circumnavigation.

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]]> Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:46:00 +0200 http://www.vendeeglobe.org/en/news/5565/Let-s-go-round-again.html PRB back in the water and Vincent Riou heading for Brittany http://www.vendeeglobe.org/en/news/5563/PRB-back-in-the-water-and-Vincent-Riou-heading-for-Brittany.html PRB is back in her natural element, two and a half months after Vincent Riou was forced to abandon her in The Artemis Transat. After a lot of hard work in a short timeframe, the PRB shore team can now head back home by plane in a few days time, while Vincent set sail for Brittany this afternoon (Monday 4th August). This is going to be an important Atlantic crossing for Vincent, as it will count as a Vendée Globe qualifier. PRB back in the water and Vincent Riou heading for Brittany

PRB is back in her natural element, two and a half months after Vincent Riou was forced to abandon her in The Artemis Transat. After a lot of hard work in a short timeframe, the PRB shore team can now head back home by plane in a few days time, while Vincent set sail for Brittany this afternoon (Monday 4th August). This is going to be an important Atlantic crossing for Vincent, as it will count as a Vendée Globe qualifier.

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]]> Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:21:00 +0200 http://www.vendeeglobe.org/en/news/5563/PRB-back-in-the-water-and-Vincent-Riou-heading-for-Brittany.html Two-boat training for Dee Caffari and Mike Golding http://www.vendeeglobe.org/en/news/5553/Two-boat-training-for-Dee-Caffari-and-Mike-Golding.html Dee Caffari and Mike Golding, who between them have sailed around the world eight times, have drawn up a boat testing programme to prepare together for the next Vendée Globe. The two skippers announced the technical alliance, the first of its kind between British Open 60 teams, in March 2007. The alliance led to the construction of two identical sister-ships in Aviva and ECOVER 3 and this summer Caffari and Golding will be testing the two boats against each other to maximise performance. Two-boat training for Dee Caffari and Mike Golding


Dee Caffari and Mike Golding, who between them have sailed around the world eight times, have drawn up a boat testing programme to prepare together for the next Vendée Globe. The two skippers announced the technical alliance, the first of its kind between British Open 60 teams, in March 2007. The alliance led to the construction of two identical sister-ships in Aviva and ECOVER 3 and this summer Caffari and Golding will be testing the two boats against each other to maximise performance.

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