The strong winds that strike the west coast led the organization of the Vendée Globe to close its village this Saturday, January 25, in the evening. Uncertainties persist on the arrival conditions of tomorrow.
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The wind disturbs the party.
The Herminia storm which approaches at high speed from the west of France shakes the organization of the arrivals of the Competitors of the Vendée Globe. This dImanche January 25, more than 40 knots and a very strong sea are expected off the Sables-d'Olonne.
-To guarantee the safety of skippers, a rescue solution is then studied: confuse them to La Rochelle (Charente-Maritime). The decision will be made at the last moment informs the management of the race.
Already the latest arrivals had required the implementation of a “storm line”. This is a compulsory door that turns into a finish line when weather conditions require it. Larger and further offshore, it guarantees more security when the weather is unfavorable.
And the organization must not only take care of the safety of skippers. This is why it was decided to close the village of Vendée Gloce this Saturday evening due to the strong winds. It must be said that it blows hard on the Sables-d'Olonne where the slightest lost chair can fly away.
Hundreds of people were present this Saturday to attend the ascent of Nicolas Lunven (6th), Thomas Ruyant (7th), Justine Mettraux (8th) and Sam Goodchild (9th).
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