{"id":13411,"date":"2025-01-07T11:56:23","date_gmt":"2025-01-07T10:56:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.forumnautico.com\/2025\/01\/07\/final-destination-the-final-stretch-of-the-vendee-globe-2024\/"},"modified":"2025-01-07T11:56:23","modified_gmt":"2025-01-07T10:56:23","slug":"final-destination-the-final-stretch-of-the-vendee-globe-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.forumnautico.com\/en\/2025\/01\/07\/final-destination-the-final-stretch-of-the-vendee-globe-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Final Destination: the Final Stretch of the Vend\u00e9e Globe 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

In less than 10 days, we will know the winner of the 10th edition of the Vend\u00e9e Globe. Charlie Dalin, aboard the MACIF Sant\u00e9 Pr\u00e9voyance<\/em>, maintains a slight advantage over Yoann Richomme, of the PAPREC ARK\u00c9A<\/em>. Dalin was the first to emerge from the doldrums, while Richomme is still sailing in that area. <\/p>\n

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The Leading Duo in the Vend\u00e9e Globe 2024<\/h2>\n

After crossing the equator, Dalin has managed to overcome the doldrums, facing unstable weather conditions. For his part, Richomme is currently experiencing these difficulties, which has reduced the distance between them from 130 to 78 miles. Dalin is expected to extend his lead again in the coming hours. According to weather consultant Christian Dumard, the final stage will depend on speed, strategic decisions, the boat’s endurance, and the mental fortitude of the sailors. <\/p>\n

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RACE, JANUARY 7, 2025: Photo sent from the Fortinet – Best Western boat during the Vend\u00e9e Globe sailing race on January 7, 2025. (Photo of skipper Romain Attanasio)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/section>\n
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Statements from Charlie Dalin<\/h2>\n

“The doldrums always seem simpler on the map than at sea. I didn’t sleep much last night due to a storm that blocked my route; the winds were unstable in strength and direction. But I’ll get through them soon. The race will be decided by a combination of factors: the weather situation, the state of the boat, traffic management, and the skippers’ ability to make the right decisions. It’s quite intense, the pressure is constant, but that’s part of the game. All the sailors who come to the Vend\u00e9e Globe with sporting ambitions would dream of being in our position. I’m enjoying it a lot; I’m more relaxed and under less pressure than four years ago. And we mustn’t forget that what we’re doing is just a game.”<\/p>\n