Vendee Globe 2024!

[LakeShark]

Anyone else following the start of this round the world race this weekend? This and the Golden globe are my 2 favorite international round the world races to watch. even with all the technology and skill its always fascinating to see how many dont make it and what changes along the way to produce a winner.

The Jules Vern is another great race but only runs when a boat thinks they have a shot at the time record and those boats all have substantial crews.

 

[jssailem]

Andrew, started a thread back on 19 October.

Vendee Globe

I just received an alert that the village is open and the start will be on November 10th. Until then I hope this thread can nail down a start time, say in EDT. And I hope to hear ideas about the best ways to follow the race. I notice there is an app. I don't know if there is an English...

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The race is an exciting adventure demanding the best of the competitors.

Who is your favorite?

 

[LakeShark]

I thought I remembered seeing that thread and could not find it. No worries.

My favorite is likely Boris Herrman as he is fun to watch but Sam Goodchild has a bit of an Alex Thomas tenacity I like as well.