Final destination | Vendée Globe 2024

Jean is savoring the joy of giving everything in this Vendée Globe. Yesterday, it was flown over by a plane piloted by Marilou, an old acquaintance. The images are breathtaking and the moment made “King John” want to sing. He intoned “ The man on the motorcycle » by Edith Piaf, light words about another Marylou and a moment suspended in the heart of the South Atlantic. Audiard is on the water, he is 65 years old, he plays with references and has fun writing his own story.

The new Cape Horners

Behind, Isabelle Joschke (MACSF, 19th) and Giancarlo Pedote (Prysmian, 18th) passed Cape Horn in the morning, respectively at 8:02 a.m. and 11:10 a.m. (French time). The two skippers preferred to wait for a strong depression to pass before allowing themselves to enter the South Atlantic. As soon as the front subsided slightly and the conditions were more lenient, they were able to cross it with greater peace of mind. A passage all the more symbolic on this Monday, January 6, 27 years to the day after the disappearance of Gerry Roufs in the same area.

Cape Horn crossings should follow one another throughout the week: Benjamin Ferre (Monnoyeur – Duo for a Job, 20th) first is expected there tomorrow afternoon, Tanguy Le Turquais (Lazare, 21st) then during the night from Tuesday to Wednesday and the group of “banditos”, as it was nicknamed Arnaud Boissières (La Mie Câline, 29th) should cross it on Wednesday during the day. In this group there are Violette Orange (Devenir, 28th) who decided to slow down before crossing it. She explained it during the sessions: