Vendée Globe Update for Wednesday Morning – Navigating the Storm
by Mark Jardine 4 Dec 01:26 PST
4 December 2024
On Wednesday, December 4th, marking the 24th day at sea for the IMOCA Skippers, a deepening depression in the Indian Ocean is affecting the leaders in the Vendée Globe. Charlie Dalin aboard MACIF Santé Prévoyance and Sébastien Simon on Groupe Dubreuil have unexpectedly chosen to take the southern route. We explore the reasons this strategy could be advantageous for them.
In response to several inquiries from readers, we also examine the Antarctic Exclusion Zone (AEZ) and the consequences if any of the vessels enter this prohibited area.
Tuesday proved challenging for Pip Hare on Medallia, and she shares her latest updates from aboard.
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