Newsletter / Friday 09 September 2016
A foretaste of the Vendée Globe
With less than two months to go to the start of the Vendée Globe on 6th November, the sailors competing in this eighth edition got together this week in Les Sables d'Olonne for a two-day briefing that began yesterday. Apart from discussions around certain themes, the sailors were also able to talk amongst themselves and to get to know each other, as some were meeting for the first time at this Skippers' briefing.
This week saw one good news story and two disappointments. Stéphane Le Diraison announced the arrival of a new headline partner, La Compagnie du Lit, which will allow him to line up for the start of his first Vendée Globe in good condition. The bad news concerned Sébastien Destremau and Alex Thomson. The former was dismasted during the compulsory IMOCA class checks. The latter broke a foil on his Hugo Boss during a training session. Joy and tears… the Vendée Globe has already offered us some contrasting emotions this week.
The Vendée Globe skippers get together in Les Sables d’Olonne
With less than two months to go to the start of the non-stop solo round the world race on 6th November, the sailors registered for this eighth edition got together in Les Sables d’Olonne on Thursday 8th September for a briefing, which will continue…
The Vendée Globe skippers get together in Les Sables d’Olonne
Friday 09 September 2016, 09h19
With less than two months to go to the start of the non-stop solo round the world race on 6th November, the sailors registered for this eighth edition got together in Les Sables d’Olonne on Thursday 8th September for a briefing, which will continue on Friday. Safety, communication, exclusion zones, penalties, crisis management… Various themes were examined during this meeting, which allowed the skippers to meet and get to know each other.
It gave us a taste of the Vendée Globe in Les Sables d’Olonne. On Thursday and Friday, the competitors for the eighth edition of the non-stop solo round the world race attended a briefing organised a few metres from the harbour entrance that they will leave on 6th November.
Lively, yet friendly debates
On Thursday morning, the Race Committee gave details about the class rules and medical matters. Information was also given about the start, the course, the exclusion zones (including Antarctica), penalties and the appeal procedures or requests for redress. After that, there was a presentation of the editorial arrangements to be put in place during the race for all the Vendée Globe media, including the website, smart app, video channels, webTV and social media.
On Thursday afternoon, the skippers watched a video to inform them about filming techniques, editing and how to send back pictures during the round the world voyage. During these training sessions, the discussions with the skippers were very positive.
Skippers pleased to get to know each other
During the breaks, the sailors also had the opportunity to meet and chat with others. While some know each other already and meet up regularly, others met for the first time during these two days in Les Sables d’Olonne. They all seemed pleased to talk to each other about the challenge that lies ahead.
This skippers’ meeting will continue on Friday with the theme of crisis management being discussed with the teams and the Race Directors. Then, another important topic will be discussed - monitoring the ice in the Antarctic Exclusion Zone. The day will end with safety and rescue training classes.
Olivier Bourbon / M&M
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Fabrice AMEDEO
Romain ATTANASIO
Eric BELLION
Jérémie BEYOU
Arnaud BOISSIERES
Louis BURTON
Conrad COLMAN
Didac COSTA
Bertrand DE BROC
Tanguy DE LAMOTTE
Kito DE PAVANT
Sébastien DESTREMAU
Jean-Pierre DICK
Yann ELIES
Nandor FA
Pieter HEEREMA
Sébastien JOSSE
Morgan LAGRAVIERE
Jean LE CAM
Armel LE CLEAC'H
Stéphane LE DIRAISON
Paul MEILHAT
Enda O’COINEEN
Jean-François PELLET
Vincent RIOU
Alan ROURA
Thomas RUYANT
Kojiro SHIRAISHI
Alex THOMSON
Rich WILSON
09/09/16 - 14h54 Jean-Pierre Dick’s StMichel-Virbac relaunched
09/09/16 - 09h19 The Vendée Globe skippers get together in Les Sables d’Olonne
07/09/16 - 16h32 La Compagnie du Lit alongside Stéphane Le Diraison
07/09/16 - 10h55 Setbacks for Sébastien Destremau and Alex Thomson
06/09/16 - 16h28 Two months to go before an exceptional eighth edition
02/09/16 - 09h31 A busy schedule for Jérémie Beyou
01/09/16 - 10h44 Ice-Watch presents its Vendée Globe range
29/08/16 - 12h25 SMA relaunched, Paul Meilhat on the final stretch before the Vendée Globe
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