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Report #6: More than halfway
13 de dezembro de 2024 · 18 min · 504 visualizações · Indian Ocean
O que este vídeo aborda
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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