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December 02. 2008 at 11:41
Parallel Lines
Riding on the leading edge of a modest front the leaders are on parallel courses for the time being, Seb Josse still leading on BT, but Generali now takes second place. -
December 02. 2008 at 08:17
A consistent pace
It is the ability to pace themselves consistently now which is making the difference at the front of the Vendée Globe fleet, with just 100 miles between first and 10th, less than ... -
December 02. 2008 at 00:53
Video daily report : 22nd day of the race
The 22nd day of the race has seen Vincent Riou (PRB) and Jean-Pierre Dick (Paprec-Virbac 2) crossing paths. The boats are now in the Forties... -
December 01. 2008 at 20:39
Desjoyeaux's sights trained on top ten
For all that he claimed, a week or so back, that he was keeping his powder dry for the real battle, Michel Desjoyeaux is doing a fine job getting back in among the fray ... -
December 01. 2008 at 18:43
That old Forties dilemma
South for more wind and sail miles? East is the direct route to the gate. One thing is sure it is close...very close, as Vincent Riou and Jean Pierre Dick report this afternoon. -
December 01. 2008 at 13:04
French radio update
Today’s special guest on today’s French radio broadcasts was Marc Thiercelin, unfortunately now on the sidelines after DCNS was dismasted in the first week of the Vendée ... -
December 01. 2008 at 12:30
Purring along, but not roaring yet
The Forties are not yet roaring, but the leaders have picked up good north-westerly pressure and are making fast progress towards the Cape of Good Hope. The 24-hour averages are climbing once ... -
December 01. 2008 at 08:05
The 39th step
The leading three boats in this Vendée Globe now stand at 39 degrees south, on the cusp of the Forties — the next four boats have plunged further south and are already there. It’s ... -
November 30. 2008 at 20:41
Pace or place?
Opinion, it would seem, is divided. Or at least the swing-o-meter is shifting rapidly, when it comes to the debate of east versus south among the front-runners. -
November 30. 2008 at 18:01
Up, up, and away
Downwind sailing at last as the leading group bear away in westerly breezes with gennakers flying — gybing their way south and east, Seb Josse (BT) is still heading the pack ... -
November 30. 2008 at 13:11
Today's French radio broadcasts
No time to rest for skippers across the fleet — we find out how the French sailors are coping with the ever-changing conditions... -
November 30. 2008 at 11:46
The south-bound chicane
The sailors are not yet beyond the reach of the high-pressure area and there are a few decisions to be made, as the Meteo France forecasts point to a narrow corridor between the calms of the ... -
November 30. 2008 at 08:22
Finding a way out
The leaders have finally got past the high pressure zone and are now making their way east towards the Cape of Good Hope. Seb Josse (BT shows the way. Seven boats currently within 60 miles ... -
November 29. 2008 at 20:54
Raphaël Dinelli heading for the island of Trindade
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November 29. 2008 at 20:49
Luck or judgement?
The long turn to the left seems to have begun… Seb Josse (BT) and Loick Peyron (Gitana Eighty) have resumed control of the fleet in positions 1-2 at this evening’s position updates (GMT ...
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