Boris Herrmann's race against the elements: Cape Leeuwin in sight!

Boris Herrmann's race against the elements: Cape Leeuwin in sight!

The 10th edition of the Vendée Globe, the hard-fought one-hand regatta around the world, increasingly picks up speed. On Monday evening, December 16, 2024, Frenchman Yoann Richomme (Paprec Arkéa) is only two nautical miles behind the leading Charlie Dalin (Macif Santé Prévroyance). Both sailors show an impressive pace and self -confidence. "I am very satisfied with the decisions that I made with the boat and my sails," said Richomme, who is sure to soon draw with Dalin. As the NDR reports, Richomme has consistently achieved a higher speed than Dalin in the past few days, which gives it a potential advantage.

pip hare has to give up

A heavy setback for the British sailor Pip Hare, who has suffered a rapid fracture with her yacht Medallia 800 nautical miles south of Australia. "This is the end of our Vendée Globe race in 2024," she said. Her drama received a lot of compassion from the fellow sailors, including Boris Herrmann, who expressed his best wishes for the hard night. Herrmann is currently sailing as the fastest boat with over 25 knots and has already passed Cape Leeuwin on December 12th. "It is a great success for Team Malizia to be here. I feel good," said the Hamburger, who is heading for the next big Cape Hoorn and preparing for soon storm winds.

The competition is heading, while the top group is still separated from the rest of the field in a high -pressure area. Boris Herrmann, who is well traveling with his Malizia - Seaexplorer despite a deficit of about 970 nautical miles, explained: "The further you progress, the better conditions you have." It remains exciting which sailor can prevail in the coming stormy days. In particular, the weather situation will be crucial for the upcoming decisions of the skipper, such as both Yacht report.