Chris Woodhams

The Vendée Globe fleet’s second group, fresh from rounding Cape Horn, has entered a new phase of racing. With the ferocious Southern Ocean behind them, the skippers now face the tactical demands of light winds in a high-pressure system.

Pip Hare's slow boat to Australia #11 (Final)

Pip Hare's slow boat to Australia #10

The South Atlantic is proving to be a critical battleground in the Vendée Globe as Yoann Richomme (PAPREC ARKÉA) and Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé) continue their high-speed duel, with less than 60 miles separating them.

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