Vendée Globe: Intense Competition Between Richomme and Dalin
As of Sunday morning, December 1st, the 10th Vendée Globe race has seen an exhilarating back-and-forth between Yoann Richomme (Paprec Arkéa) and Charlie Dalin (Macif Santé Prévoyance). Richomme currently leads by a mere 5 nautical miles, having averaged over 20 knots in the last 24 hours. Both sailors are navigating the southern Indian Ocean and are preparing for an impending depression that could impact their strategies. Dalin, reflecting on their close competition, noted the thrill of racing neck and neck in such remote waters, reminiscent of their past encounters in the Figaro series.
Sébastien Simon (Groupe Dubreuil) is in third place, trailing Richomme by approximately 35 miles, while Thomas Ruyant (Vulnerable) follows in fourth, 61.64 miles behind. The leading group has managed to create a significant gap from the rest of the fleet, with only the top nine boats currently sailing in the Indian Ocean. Samantha Davies (Initiatives-Coeur) is in 10th place, over 1,000 miles from the leader and yet to round the Cape of Good Hope.
Current Rankings as of December 1st
- Yoann Richomme (Paprec Arkéa) - 16,725.20 nautical miles from the finish
- Charlie Dalin (Macif Santé Prévoyance) - 5.45 miles from the leader
- Sébastien Simon (Dubreuil Group) - 34.59 miles behind
- Thomas Ruyant (Vulnerable) - 61.64 miles behind
- Jérémie Beyou (Charal) - 166.03 miles behind
- Nicolas Lunven (Holcim - PRB) - 234.52 miles behind
- Sam Goodchild (Vulnerable) - 320.27 miles behind
- Yannick Bestaven (Maître Coq V) - 385.26 miles behind
- Paul Meilhat (Biotherm) - 598.00 miles behind
- Samantha Davies (Initiatives-Coeur) - 1,079.97 miles behind
This year’s Vendée Globe has proven to be a thrilling contest, with Richomme and Dalin showcasing remarkable sailing skills as they navigate challenging conditions.
