2009.02.07 - His nickname came from crew in First Class 8 in the 1990’s, and it stuck after finishing second in the 2000 Figaro Saint Nazaire ...

2009.02.07 - Breton race rookie Armel Le Cléac'h crossed the finishing line of the Vendée Globe this morning (Saturday 7th February) at 08H41’35”GMT, ...

2009.02.07 - In terms of the overall Vendée Globe course Armel Le Cléac’h was but a stone’s throw from this finish this morning, 20 miles to go ...

2009.02.06 - Day 89 round up.....Sam's problem, Armel's damage, and Guillemot in good winds

2009.02.06 - "I’ll be crossing the line before lunchtime on Saturday," the skipper of Brit Air promised on today’s radio session.  ...

2009.02.06 - Armel Le Cleach still has strong winds for his finish. He’ll have 25-30 knots later today and at the moment 30-35 knots NNW’ly. It has been very ...

2009.02.06 - In 2005 the winning margin was 6 hours. In 2009 Michel Desjoyeaux’s incredible winning margin will be closer to six days.

2009.02.05 - Day 88 review

2009.02.05 - Second in last year’s Artemis Transat race which saw three of the favourites retire with problems - Foncia, PRB and BT - Breton Armel Le Cléac’h ...

2009.02.05 - At the finish of the last Vendée Globe 6 hours and 30 minutes separated PRB skipper Vincent Riou on from his rival, Jean Le Cam on Bonduelle. An incredibly ...