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News 30 January 2021

Maxime Sorel,  V and B Mayenne 10th in the Vendée Globe

This Saturday 30th January, at 03 hours, 50 minutes, 15 seconds (UTC), Maxime Sorel crossed the finish line off Les Sables d'Olonne after 82 days, 14 hours, 30 minutes and 15 seconds at the end of this Vendée Globe. He finished 2 days, 10 h, 45 min after the winner, Yannick Bestaven.

On board 17 January 2021

Maxime Sorel, V and B-Mayenne “It is boiling hot”

Off the coast of Recife, Maxime Sorel is racing towards the doldrums, looking carefully at what is happening near the equator. But the solo sailor must also preserve his boat and especially his headsails...
News 21 November 2020

Maxime Sorel, V and B-Mayenne "I realise how long the race will take"

"Temperatures are starting to drop, humidity levels are lower, it's a bit more bearable at the moment. During the day, it's impossible to sleep inside the boat. I wait until 6pm to go there. I took a nap last night and now I'm having a cup of tea with chocolate Fingers biscuits. I'm going to look at the weather and download the 4 am rankings.

News 31 October 2020

Lab Coats And Foul Weather Gear? Vendée Globe skippers help with scientific data gathering

Ten weather data buoys, three Argo floats and three thermosalinographs are the key items of scientific measuring and recording equipment which will be taken by Vendée Globe skippers during this upcoming race.

News 11 June 2020

Meeting Maxime Sorel

Meet the Vendée Globe skippers. This week, Maxime Sorel.

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