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November 29. 2008 at 17:51
Zoning in…
The leading bunch begin to turn left as the centre of the St Helena High finally approaches: Josse (BT) resumes pole position as the most southerly boat, closely followed by Loick Peyron (GItana ... -
November 29. 2008 at 13:51
What the French speaking skippers have been saying
Many of the French skippers taking part in today's radio session complained about the wet, uncomfortable conditions they have been experiencing over the past week. They hope to take advantage ... -
November 29. 2008 at 11:11
The bigger picture
All change again at the front of the fleet as Yann Elies moves up to the number one spot in this morning’s 1000hrs (GMT) rankings, with Armel Le Cleac’h (Brit Air) in second. In eighth ... -
November 29. 2008 at 08:16
Jostling behind Josse
Sébastien Josse (BT) continues to hold first place overnight on BT while the leading group jostle for position as they head towards the high... -
November 28. 2008 at 20:56
JoJo leads the flock
Like birds migrating south, the leading bunch seem have fallen neatly into each other’s slipstreams as they head down the latitudes, with Sébastien Josse showing the way. ... -
November 28. 2008 at 18:04
Checkmate?
The skippers might compare the current weather conditions to a game of chance or Russian Roulette, but Seb Josse’s manoeuvres at the front of the fleet seem more akin to a game of chess. -
November 28. 2008 at 13:04
Update from today's live French Radio broadcasts
The French skippers wait to see who’ll come out on top as the dice roll in the St Helena game of Russian roulette… -
November 28. 2008 at 11:42
Time to tack?
It’s been a busy morning for the leaders on the west of the course, who’ve had to put in several tacks to contend with the shifting breezes of the high pressure zone. -
November 28. 2008 at 08:11
Shifting south
Peyron reclaims the lead overnight, but there’s nothing to split the leading three – all within two miles. Just 20 miles divide the first seven skippers after 18 days of racing ... -
November 27. 2008 at 21:02
Taking a foot off the gas…
After the rapid speeds of the previous days, a general easing off the accelerator is taking place across the fleet, with the leading group struggling to top averages of 10 knots. -
November 27. 2008 at 17:52
Josse wrests the lead
For the first time in 14 days, the 2008-08 Vendée Globe has a new leader. At this afternoon’s 1500hrs (GMT) updates, Seb Josse on BT has taken pole position from long-time pace-setter ... -
November 27. 2008 at 14:39
Day 18 - French skippers' view
Across the fleet the skippers are playing a waiting game, watching the movement of the high pressure zone and readying their boats for the demands of the south…news from today's live ... -
November 27. 2008 at 12:02
And so it begins…
The high pressure zone is starting to make its presence felt, as leader Loick Peyron’s speed drops to just 4.1 knots in this morning’s 1000hrs (GMT) position update, and for the ... -
November 27. 2008 at 08:18
Mich Desj on the march
The countdown has begun… the leading skippers have about one more day of sailing before they have to negotiate the centre of the high pressure system which is currently around 300 miles south ... -
November 26. 2008 at 20:47
Expand and contract
The elastic band which seems to be holding the leading group together has contracted again and second placed Seb Josse has bounced back to just 12.9 miles behind leader Loïck Peyron. Peyron has ...
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