IMOCA 60
4 Seasons
The IMOCA ("Open 60"), is a 60ft development class monohull sailing yacht administered by the International Monohull Open Class Association (IMOCA). The class pinnacle event are single or two person ocean races, such as the Route du Rhum and the Vendée Globe and this has been intimately linked to design development within the class.
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11:27Episode 1Vendée Globe 2020 - Day Sixty Six
Episode 1
The leading skippers are a bit early for the biggest carnival in the world which starts exactly in a month's time. But there is a party in the South Atlantic with everyone coming together just offshore Rio de Janeiro and more are arriving. Footage ©Vendée Globe / Nefertiti Production
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19:57Episode 2Vendée Globe 2020 - Day Sixty Five
Episode 2
Over 22,700 miles sailed, Bestaven finds the chasing pack only a few miles behind him - it's a real nail biter for anyone in the top 9. On Sunday, Isabelle Joschke officially retired due to her keel becoming more unstable - the next foiler to disembark from the marathon roundabout. Can the Albatr...
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13:50Episode 3Vendée Globe 2020 - Day Sixty Three
Episode 3
The sun is shining as Bob Marley sung about and Yannick is enjoying the summer weather off Brazil. Join Pip Hare's DIY rudder replacement course and Isabelle is another foiler who has clipped a submerged object.. Footage ©Vendée Globe / Nefertiti Production
Video Producer: VR Sport Media
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13:39Episode 4Vendée Globe 2020 - Day Sixty Two
Episode 4
Land Ahoy! A welcome sign for any sailor especially after the South Pacific mogul downwind hills. The emotional rollercoaster for these sailors is immense with sleep deprivation, alone for over 60 days and constant emergencies takes its toll on any human being - Clarisse Cremer should be very pro...
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11:27Episode 5Vendée Globe 2020 - Day Sixty One
Episode 5
Roman passes Cape Horn in the night but the lighthouse burned brightly for him just a few miles away. Plucky Pip - another problem but always looking for a solution and remaining positive luckily she has a spare rudder on board. Footage ©Vendée Globe / Nefertiti Production
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13:42Episode 6Vendée Globe 2020 - Day Sixty
Episode 6
The sleigh rides have gone and the mogul downwind run has arrived for the mid fleet - gusts up to 50 knots and a very bumpy ride to Cape Horn! Footage ©Vendée Globe / Nefertiti Production
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15:02Episode 7Vendée Globe 2020 - Day Fifty Nine
Episode 7
Eleven boats have passed Cape Horn but the mid fleet rebels are experiencing tough conditions in the Pacific. Big waves and big winds! The Vendée Globe skippers are made of very tough stuff. Footage ©Vendée Globe / Nefertiti Production
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15:22Episode 8Vendée Globe 2020 - Day Fifty Eight
Episode 8
Over the last 48 hours four boats have passed the infamous Cape Horn. Bestaven, Dalin, Ruyant and Seguin are safely past and the relief is palpable that they have got through the wild side! Unfortunately there are casualties too. Footage ©Vendée Globe / Nefertiti Production
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16:15Episode 9Vendée Globe 2020 - Day Fifty Six
Episode 9
Passing the Cape Horn is probably the pinnacle of skippering the Vendée Globe. Yannick Bestaven has crossed the magic line and is on his way home to France - it's a jailbreak! But there also some lows with problems for Pip Hare, Alan Roura and Albatross King Sébastien Destremau. Footage ©Vendée G...
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15:40Episode 10Vendée Globe 2020 - Day Fifty Five
Episode 10
New Year's Day provides everyone with the opportunity to look back but to look forward to make plans for 2021. For the Vendée Globe skippers that means homeward bound! Footage ©Vendée Globe / Nefertiti Production
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