Dalin consolidates his lead south of Cape Verde and rushes towards the finish

Dalin consolidates his lead south of Cape Verde and rushes towards the finish
Dalin consolidates his lead south of Cape Verde and rushes towards the finish

In the final moments of this 10th Vendée Globe, Charlie Dalin (Macif Santé Prévoyance) is south of Cape Verde and consolidates his lead over Yoann Richomme (Paprec Arkéa).

Launched in the final sprint of the 10th Vendée Globe, Charlie Dalin (Macif Santé Prévoyance) slightly increased his lead over Yoann Richomme (Paprec Arkéa) during the night and is 117 nautical miles ahead on Tuesday at 7:00 a.m. (GMT+1) .

In the early morning, south of Cape Verde, the leader posted a speed of 21 knots when his first pursuer and a priori only opponent for victory was sailing at 17 knots.

Sébastien Simon (Groupe Dubreuil) has reduced his delay on the leading duo despite a boat limping on its only port foil, but is still 638 miles behind Dalin.

Ranking for the 10th edition of the Vendée Globe Tuesday at 7:00 a.m. (GMT+1):

1. Charlie Dalin (Macif Santé Prévoyance) 2,643.54 nautical miles from the finish

2. Yoann Richomme (Paprec Arkéa) 117.12 miles from first

3. Sébastien Simon (Dubreuil Group) at 637.95 mins

4. Jérémie Beyou (Charal) at 2,059.78 mins

5. Sam Goodchild (Vulnerable) at 2.071, 63 mins

6. Boris Herrmann (Malizia – Seaexplorer) at 2,093.23 mins

7. Thomas Rettant (Vulnerable) at 2,096.47 mins

8. Justine Mettraux (TeamWork – Team Snef) at 2,142.53 mins

9. Paul Meilhat (Biotherm) at 2,149.17 mins

10. Nicolas Lunven (Holcim – PRB) at 2,163.69 mins

35. Denis Van Weynbergh (D'Ieteren Group) at 8,070.20 mn

Abandons:

. Yannick Bestaven (Maître Coq V)

. Pip Hare (Medallia)

. Szabolcs Weöres (New Europe)

. Louis Burton (Bureau Vallée)

. Maxime Sorel (V and B – Monbana – Mayenne)

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