IMOCA Open 60 - Vendée Globe 2024 - Les Sables d'Olonne FRA - Day 81

Yesterday, Boris Herrmann GER ('Malizia') finished his Vendée Globe in 12th place. This morning, Samantha Davis GBR ('Initiatives Coeur') is expected in Les Sables d'Olonne. The chasing pack (ranks 15-22) remains tightly packed, led by Benjamin Ferré FRA. Alan Roura SUI follows only 4 miles behind in 16th place. 29th placed Antoine Cornic FRA will pass the equator today, which Oliver Heer SUI is expected to reach on Sunday. 180 miles behind, Jingkun XU CHN took advantage of the flat conditions for a haircut! ----- The race tracker and the reports.