Wind gusts at more than 100 km/h on the Vendée coast could disrupt the arrival of the next two skippers, expected this Sunday.
The village of Vendée Globe, installed in Sables d'Olonne since the start of the race on November 10, was closed to the public on Sunday due to a storm that is currently sweeping the west coast of France, it was learned from the race management.
«Due to muscular weather conditions in Sables-d'Olonne, the village of Vendée Globe will be closed and will open its doors as soon as possible“Said the organization in a statement sent to the media on Sunday morning. Since Saturday at the end of the day, gusts of wind has more than 100 km/h hit the installations of the race around the world and these conditions were called to deteriorate again in the coming days.
Crémer and Dutreux sheltered in La Rochelle?
The skippers Benjamin Dutreux (Guyot Environnement) and Clarisse Crémer (Occitane) had to arrive on the ground on Sunday in 10th and 11 position of the world tour. But according to a source close to the race management, they may have to get sheltered in La Rochelle (Charente-Maritime) or Lorient (Morbihan) once the line has passed off the Vendée city to let the gale pass , making entry into the port too dangerous.
-The race was won on January 14 by Charlie Dalin (Macif) in 64 J 19 h 22 min, in front of the Varois Yoann Richomme (Paprec Arkéa), arrived a day later (65 d 18 h 10 min). Sébastien Simon (Dubreuil group) finished 3rd on January 17 (67 d 12 h 25 min).
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