Jérémie Beyou, 4th, increases his lead and will enter the Bay of Biscay with more than 180 minutes ahead of his pursuers.
Almost a month after Yoann Richomme's passage around Cape Horn, the last two skippers of the Vendée Globe, Fabrice Amedeo (Nexans – Wewise) and Denis Van Weynbergh (D'Ieteren Group), are on the verge of passing this legendary point and to enter the Atlantic. Manuel Cousin (Coup de Pouce), taking advantage of excellent conditions, crossed the Horn during the day on Wednesday, opening the way for his two traveling companions.
“The weather is magnificent, I can see Cape Horn! In 2020 I hadn't seen it, so I'm very happy. It’s a mix of very positive emotions, I couldn’t dream of better!”explained the 57-year-old sailor, moved by this experience before starting his journey up the Atlantic.
Behind him, at 7:00 p.m., his compatriot Fabrice Amedeo was only a few nautical miles from Cape Town, which he should cross in the coming hours. A hundred nautical miles further, the Belgian Denis Van Weynbergh, the red lantern in the race, should do the same tomorrow.
At the head of the race, the positions have not changed, Jérémie Beyou (Charal) remains 4th and will enter the Bay of Biscay with more than 180 minutes ahead of his pursuers, a lead which increases over time. hours. The skipper is expected during the night from Thursday to Friday in Vendée.
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The rankings for the 10th edition of the Vendée Globe on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. (GMT+1):
1. Charlie Dalin (Macif Santé Prévoyance) WINNER in 64 days 19 hours 22 minutes 49 seconds
2. Yoann Richomme (Paprec Arkéa) SECOND in 65 days 18 hours 10 minutes 2 seconds
3. Sébastien Simon (Dubreuil Group) THIRD in 67 days 12 hours 25 minutes and 32 seconds
4. Jérémie Beyou (Charal) 388.8 nautical miles from the finish
5. Paul Meilhat (Biotherm) 575.2 minutes from the finish
6. Nicolas Lunven (Holcim – PRB) 635.5 minutes from the finish
7. Sam Goodchild (Vulnerable) 657.4 minutes from the finish
-8. Justine Mettraux (Teamwork-Team Snef) 664.2 minutes from the finish
9. Thomas Rettant (Vulnerable) 682.5 minutes from the finish
10. Benjamin Dutreux (Guyot Environnement – Water Family) 1,193.3 minutes from the finish
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34. Denis Van Weynbergh (D'Ieteren Group) 7,111.0 nm from the finish
Abandons:
Eric Bellion (Stand as on – Altavia)
Yannick Bestaven (Maître CoQ V)
Pip Hare (Medallia)
Szabolcs Weöres (New Europe)
Louis Burton (Bureau Vallée)
Maxime Sorel (V and B – Monbana – Mayenne)
