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Conrad marks his progress
In his New Year diary, Conrad Humphreys reflects on the most challenging sailing of his…
Golding’s Vendée blues
Loneliness and the ever-present threat of ice are on Mike Golding's mind
Thiercelin retires from Vendée Globe
A plethora of problems and damage force the dogged Frenchman to seek help and pull…
‘Next stop’ Cape Horn
Vendee Globe leader Jean Le Cam is now no more than 1,000 from the Horn…
Le Cam in new, favourable wind system
The latest Vendee Globe news report at 1123 today show Jean Le Cam in a…
Airlift possible for sick crew
As gale force headwinds hamper Global Challenge yacht, a helicopter evacuation of ill crewman is…
Le Cam winds in the miles
Jean Le Cam (Bonduelle) out in front of the Vendee Globe fleet is now consistently…
Global Challenge yacht receives medical supplies
Imagine It. Done's rendezvous with Team Save the Children, to receive vital medical equipment for…
Le Cam retains healthy lead
Vendee Globe sailor Jean Le Cam (Bonduelle) is managing to hold off Vincent Riou (PRB)…
Crew diverts for medical help
Medical emergency forces Global Challenge yacht to stop racing and head for Chatham Island
Le Cam extends lead to the Horn
Although Vendee Globe skipper Jean Le Cam has extended his lead to 154 miles Le…
Vendee sailor prepares for repair
Jean-Pierre Dick will spend the day carrying out repairs to his yacht Virbac-Paprec
Golding and Humphreys leap ahead
Mike keeps options open in 'iceberg alley', and Conrad is still on the chase
Vendee Globe update
Vendee Globe competitors live on the edge of fear in Southern Ocean life
The Boss will be back for the Vendee
Yachtingworld.com chats to Alex Thomson about his devastation about having to quit the race, and…
Global Challenge and Vendee boats to cross
Although it's unlikely they'll see each other, the Vendee Globe and Global Challenge fleet should…
Vendee skipper heads north for repairs
News has just arrived that Bruce Schwab sailing Ocean Planet has decided to head north…
Le Cam leads Vendee but for how long?
Vincent Riou and Mike Golding have gained another 30 miles on Le Cam overnight
Gale hits Global Challenge fleet
The forecast gale hit the Global Challenge fleet slightly earlier than expected - currently beating…