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Report #6: More than halfway
13 de diciembre de 2024 · 18 min · 504 vistas · Indian Ocean
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The Vendée Globe fleet is currently spread across four to five distinct weather systems in the Southern Ocean, with the leaders having passed Tasmania and entered the Pacific.4:11 Charlie Dalin leads the race and recently set a new speed record from the Cape of Good Hope to Cape Leeuwin, completing the stretch in 9 days, 22 hours, and 27 minutes.0:59 Despite the high speeds, the fleet faces significant mechanical challenges. Sebastian Simon continues to race after breaking a starboard foil, though experts estimate a 30 percent loss in performance.10:35 Other competitors have managed repairs at sea, including Pip Hare, who reinforced a cracked bulkhead, and Sam Goodchild, who repaired damaged rudders.7:42 The IMOCA class has seen fewer major failures compared to the 2008-2009 edition, largely due to standardized rig and keel requirements.9:54 Sailors are currently navigating complex weather patterns, with a high-pressure system expected to split the fleet before a significant low-pressure system arrives south of New Zealand.16:56
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