Beyou returns to port, speed instruments go wild and mast climbing for several of the skippers. Pip Hare captured the Vendee Globe spirit perfectly "It's five days and I feel l've lived a lifetime!" when she looked out over the Atlantic Ocean horizon. Footage ©Vendée Globe / Nefertiti Production ...

Nicolas Troussel is the first competitor to retire from the 2020 Vendée Globe after a de-masting. Positive news is Jérémie Beyou, Charal, is to rejoin the race tomorrow plus a extensive showcase of some of the other skippers including Sam Davies's haircut, Alan Roura's VG's Got Talent audition an...

Great news is that Jérémie Beyou is back in the race. Not surprisingly it was an emotional send off by the french fans and Charal's supporters. Meanwhile the boys were taking the opportunity to clean themselves up.. Footage ©Vendée Globe / Nefertiti Production

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Alex Thomson crossed the Equator with just one minute before exactly ten days from the start gun. Boris Herrmann and Maxime Sorel help UNESCO and OceanOps with a special focus on Isabelle Joschke. Footage ©Vendée Globe / Nefertiti Production

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It was the turn of the rest of the leading fleet to give praise to Neptune in the traditional way with a drop of something. A toast for Neptune, the boat and more importantly the skipper! Footage ©Vendée Globe / Nefertiti Production

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Alex Thomson, Hugo Boss, is still leading but the two french skippers, Thomas Ruyant and Charlie Dalin, have guillotined his lead into just 13 miles. Footage ©Vendée Globe / Nefertiti Production

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Thomas Ruyant, LinkedOut takes the lead from Alex Thomson. It could be a smart move to take a tighter route to the Capte of Good Hope or has he turned too early? Footage ©Vendée Globe / Nefertiti Production

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Twists and turns over the last 48 hours in the Vendée Globe at the front of the remaining 32 boats. Charlie Dalin, on APIVIA, has moved up to first, Hugo Boss is down at fifth and Jean Le Cam maybe the tortoise vs the hares.. Footage ©Vendée Globe / Nefertiti Production

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After 15 days at sea, the remaining 32 boats are spread far and wide with over 3000 miles between Charal at the rear and APIVIA at the front. Maybe they're just crazy.. Footage ©Vendée Globe / Nefertiti Production

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The crew of the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild left the pontoon at their base in Lorient at 9:37 pm after a quick goodbye in the frost of this early autumn night. Franck Cammas, Charles Caudrelier, Erwan Israël, Yann Riou, Morgan Lagravière and David Boileau started their campaign to break the Jules V...

Critical damage to LinkedOut's port foil, Sam Davies and Louis Burton taking a flyer down south and Alex 'Bob The Builder' Thomson gets back up to speed - action packed episode for Day 18.. Footage ©Vendée Globe / Nefertiti Production

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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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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

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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

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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 re...

Drama in the Southern Ocean - Kevin Escoffier was successfully rescued by Jean Le Cam after having to abandon his IMOCA 60, PRB, this morning. Interviews with the sailors and Vendée Globe Race Team. Footage ©Vendée Globe / Nefertiti Production

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Extended Programme - The aftermath of an IMOCA 60 snapping in half - Kevin Escoffier and his search and rescue team explain what happened in the middle of the Southern Ocean. Thankfully everyone is safe and well. Footage ©Vendée Globe / Nefertiti Production

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Is it déjà vu? Another smashed foil - this time it's Sébastien Simon who has suffered from a submerged object crashing into his starboard foil this morning. Plus it's all rock and roll with Yannick Bestaven plus the french President calls Jean and Kevin! Footage ©Vendée Globe / Nefertiti Producti...

Is it déjà vu again and again? Smashed keel - this time it's Sam Davies. So why are so many collisions happening and what is OSCAR? V&A Waterfront in the harbour of Cape Town is making room for the potential expanding IMOCA berths required! Footage ©Vendée Globe / Nefertiti Production

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Sébastien Destremau third time lucky up the mast, Alex Thomson officially retires in Cape Town and what will Jean Le Cam do when he drops off his pampered boat guest? Footage ©Vendée Globe / Nefertiti Production

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Sam Davies joins Alex Thomson in Cape Town but vows to continue with her round the world adventure. Plus Jean Le Cam gets a slap in the face or was it a kiss from a flying fish to say thank you from Kevin! Footage ©Vendée Globe / Nefertiti Production

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It's time for Kevin to leave Jean - no easy way but to simply jump ship! Plus Arnaud throws away some good wine and food for Neptune and Alexia has been up all night to get lucky! Footage ©Vendée Globe / Nefertiti Production

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Whilst the crew of the Maxi Edmund de Rothschild gets it's bearings at 35 knots in heavy seas and a good NNE'ly breeze, Yann Riou gives you an idea what the first few hours were like in their Jules Verne Trophy attempt. Recorded before Gitana retired from their current campaign due to damaged por...

After three days flat out on their first round the world attempt, it was over and back to base to regroup. This was due to damage occurring, when the magnificent trimaran collided with a submerged object, rendering it impossible for the crew to sail at her full potential. But they will be back......