Post by ronturner on Nov 11, 2012 10:42:15 GMT 1
One of the biggest challenges in sailing got off the mark yesterday. Every four years, courageous men and women leave Les Sables D'Olonne, in the Vendéé, for a round the world race, single handed, non stop.
Its a very big thing here in the Vendée, one of the most agreeable place to live in France. The spectacle of the boats in the nautical village in the weeks before the departure, and the departure itself is really exciting, even if like me, you are not a mariner.
This year there are 3 Brits taking part, including the sole woman, Samantha Davies. They are have a good chance of winning, all having taken part at least once before.
The homecoming, in February, even if spread out a bit, is a very thrilling and moving experience. You may remember Ellen McCarther who would have won it a few years ago, only to fail at the last minute by going to the aid of somebody else. The rules of the game allow time for this but, the problem was that after rendering assistance she ran into a floating container which by pure bad luck she would not have encountered if she had not left her intended track.
If this interests you , have a look at the web site below. Its a great site full of news, and you can track the progress of the vessels.
www.vendeeglobe.org/en/
Its a very big thing here in the Vendée, one of the most agreeable place to live in France. The spectacle of the boats in the nautical village in the weeks before the departure, and the departure itself is really exciting, even if like me, you are not a mariner.
This year there are 3 Brits taking part, including the sole woman, Samantha Davies. They are have a good chance of winning, all having taken part at least once before.
The homecoming, in February, even if spread out a bit, is a very thrilling and moving experience. You may remember Ellen McCarther who would have won it a few years ago, only to fail at the last minute by going to the aid of somebody else. The rules of the game allow time for this but, the problem was that after rendering assistance she ran into a floating container which by pure bad luck she would not have encountered if she had not left her intended track.
If this interests you , have a look at the web site below. Its a great site full of news, and you can track the progress of the vessels.
www.vendeeglobe.org/en/