The 10th edition of the Vendée Globe began, as tradition dictates, at 1:02 p.m. Except for New Zealand skipper Conrad Colman, who started his adventure at 2:17 p.m. A setback yet so French.
Conrad Colman, first loser of this 10th edition of the Vendée Globe
This Sunday, November 10, is marked by the start of one of the most prestigious nautical races in the world; the Vendée Globe. On the menu, 40 skippers set off to sail around the world aboard a 60-foot monohull sailboat. Even if you have no idea what this might represent, this two and a half month long adventure for the fastest promises to be legendary once again.
But for Conrad Colman, a 40-year-old New Zealander, the legend began before he even crossed the starting line. Indeed, the skipper of MS Amlin encountered a technical problem when setting off (a bit in a propeller). Result ; while 39 competitors rush across the water, good old Conrad turns around completely. Luckily, he did not need to return to Les Sables d'Olonne, the repair having been able to be carried out on the water. But for our “Crazy Kiwi”, the start of the race is set at 2:17 p.m., compared to 1:02 p.m. for his competitors.
But while the world is about to be a real hassle for him, he finally comes back like a bullet on the other skippers. Until taking the lead in the race. Going from last to first place, all with an hour's delay, is not really the sequel we had hoped for.
