Vendée Globe Wednesday Morning Update - Riders on the Storm
by Mark Jardine 4 Dec 09:26 GMT
4 December 2024
On Wednesday 4th December, the IMOCA Skippers' 24th day at sea, the deepening Indian Ocean depression is on the leaders today in the Vendée Globe, with Charlie Dalin on MACIF Santé Prevoyance and Sébastien Simon on Groupe Dubreuil unexpectedly deciding to ride out the southern option. We take a look as to why this option may well work for them.
Following on from a number of questions in the comments, we also take a look at the Antarctic Exclusion Zone (AEZ) and what penalties apply if one of the boats strays into it.
Tuesday was a tough day for Pip Hare on Medallia, and she updates us on the situation on board.
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