Kevin Escoffier, aboard PRB, triggered his distress beacon at 13:45 this afternoon. Jean Le Cam and three other boats have shifted course to assist. What is an EPIRB and what training is given to the top ocean skippers in this nightmare situation? Alex Thomson's insight into how he feels about retiring and the sleigh ride to and on the Southern Ocean. Footage ©Vendée Globe / Nefertiti Production
Video Producer: VR Sport Media
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Vendée Globe 2020 - Day Twenty One
If - being a Vendée Globe skipper, Hugo Boss retires after starboard rudder damage, Charlie Dalin has a 300 mile cushion and the fleet arrive in the Southern Ocean. Footage ©Vendée Globe / Nefertiti Production
Video Producer: VR Sport Media
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Vendée Globe 2020 - Day Twenty
Thomas Ruyant amputates, Charlie Dalin times it to perfection and Sam Davies is whooping hitting the Southern Ocean. Action packed episode and uncomfortable viewing for foil lovers. Footage ©Vendée Globe / Nefertiti Production
Video Producer: VR Sport Media
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Vendée Globe 2020 - Day Nineteen
The 48 hour wind forecast has never been so important for so many of the front runners. The gap, 700 nm between the top ten boats, could plummet quickly with Burton and Davies trying for the sling shot into the infamous Roaring 40's and catch Dalin. Footage ©Vendée Globe / Nefertiti Production
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