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The 2024 Vendée Globe fleet, now reduced to 39 boats, trails the record pace set by Armel Le Cléac'h in 2016 by more than two days.0:12 As the leaders transition into the South Atlantic, the race has become a high-speed drag race toward the Southern Ocean.10:29 Skippers aim to catch the first available low-pressure system to maintain momentum, as missing this weather window significantly reduces the chance of catching the front-runners.3:47 While favorites occupy the top ten, Boris Herrmann currently sits in 14th place, 134 nautical miles behind the leader.4:21 Conversely, female skippers including Justine Mettraux, Clarisse Crémer, Sam Davies, and Pip Hare are performing strongly.4:48 Yoann Richomme recently established a new 24-hour solo monohull distance record of 551.84 nautical miles, averaging 23 knots.7:52 Meanwhile, Louis Burton reported significant structural damage to his boat after a failure of the spinnaker pole outrigger system, forcing him to perform complex composite repairs at sea.11:11 Skippers continue to deploy scientific buoys for IFREMER and UNESCO while navigating the unpredictable conditions of the doldrums.2:49

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