Video: Vendée Globe Saturday 18th January Update - What is it with J2's in this edition of the race?

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Vendée Globe Saturday 18th January Update - What is it with J2's in this edition of the race?

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Vendée Globe Saturday 18th January Update
by Mark Jardine
The J2 seems to have been a weak point on the IMOCA yachts during this edition of the Vendée Globe, and Jean Le Cam is the latest skipper to have to make repairs to this vital part of his rig after his J2 cable snapped.The J2 seems to have been a weak point on the IMOCA yachts during this edition of the Vendée Globe, and Jean Le Cam is the latest skipper to have to make repairs to this vital part of his rig after his J2 cable snapped.Posted 18 Jan 2025

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