Kiel electronics expert saves Vendée-Globe-Kipper by storm!

Kiel electronics expert saves Vendée-Globe-Kipper by storm!

In the race for the Vendée Globe, an unexpected incident causes excitement: the Sébastien Sébastien Simon, who sails for the Groupe Dubreuil, fights in the southern ocean with a failure of his autopilot while a violent storm low rolls. The phone of Andreas Baden, an electronics specialist from Kiel and part of the technology team, rings at 4 a.m. Simon urgently needs support to diagnose the problem and repair the system while he is positioned in the difficult competition situation. For several days, bathing and Simon coordinate the remote repair until the system runs stable again and Simon can keep its top position, such as KN online

When the first skipper reached the length of the Cape of Good Hope on November 29, the leading four, including Simon, are in a gripping race around the top. Simon recently set up a 24-hour record of 615.33 nautical miles with a breathtaking performance, but the competition remains tough. According to yacht.de Eleven, on the hunt for the tip and is on the way to the 35th width south.

Andreas Baden's ambitions

Andreas Baden, who has joined this exciting adventure since summer, has already gained experience in numerous offshore races. With the aim of starting at the Vendée Globe 2028 himself, he combines his technical expertise with sailing skills. "I know every corner of the boat. That gives me a lot of experience for my further development," explains Baden, who shares its progress on social media. His path to participate in the Vendée Globe shows how technical skills and sailing talent have to go hand in hand, especially in the demanding IMOCA class.

The betters face huge challenges, including technical problems and the unpredictability of the oceans. The prominent question remains in the round who makes the best strategic decisions and successfully mastered the challenges on the water, both in technical and physical terms. The race promises to remain exciting while the leaders keep their course and have to prepare optimally for the upcoming situations.