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18 January 2017

Vendee Globe LIVE Updates & Videos, Armel Le Cleac'h Record Finish

The eighth Vendée Globe began from Les Sables d'Olonne, France, on Sunday, 6th November 2016. The Vendée Globe race record was held by François Gabart, who finished after 78 days. The finish this year on January 19th sets a new Vendee Globe race record. 

Vendee Globe Update
: In the Vendee Globe 2016-17 solo non-stop round-the-world sailing race, Armel Le Cleac'h on BANQUE POPULAIRE VIII finishes in first place, and Alex Thomson on HUGO BOSS in second place, at Les Sables d'Olonne, France. Arrival video below.

Vendée Globe D74 : Armel Le Cléac'h arrives at Les Sables d'Olonne:
Video above published 19 Jan 2017

Vendée Globe Update D73: Coming Thursday, an incredible finish

Video above published Jan 18, 2017: D73 - Last miles for the 2 leaders

Stewart Hosford - Vendée Globe finish 2016/7:

Video above published Jan 18, 2017: Stewart Hosford, managing director of Alex Thomson Racing talks about the duel to the finish, Hugo Boss's foils and what the team may do next.

Race director Jacques Caraës on the Vendée Globe 2016/7 finish

Video above published Jan 17, 2017: The Vendée Globe race director on the duel to the finish, the role of foils and the secrecy of the top skippers' teams.

Armel Le Cleac'h on BANQUE POPULAIRE VIII
Armel Le Cleac'h on BANQUE POPULAIRE VIII 
Alex Thomson on HUGO BOSS
Alex Thomson on HUGO BOSS
Vendée Globe 2016-2017 LIVE Tracking: tracking2016.vendeeglobe.org and Hugo Boss tracker
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17 January 2017

Alex Thomson Breaks 24-hour Solo Monohull World Record (video)

D71 : Alex Thomson's reaction after his record / Vendée Globe

Published Jan 16, 2017: Skipper Alex THOMSON on HUGO BOSS
Alex Thomson Breaks the 24-hour Solo Monohull World Record! 16 Jan 2017:
Incredible! Skipper of Hugo Boss Alex Thomson has just beat the record of distance covered by a solo in 24 hours on a monohull: 536.81 nautical miles!

Vendée Globe D71: A day full of emotions!

Published on Jan 16, 2017 - Vendee Globe Daily highlights
Vendee Globe Update: In the Vendee Globe 2016-17 solo non-stop round-the-world sailing race, Armel Le Cleac'h on BANQUE POPULAIRE VIII is narrowly leading Alex Thomson on HUGO BOSS at the front of the fleet heading towards the finish at Les Sables d'Olonne, France.
Vendée Globe 2016-2017 LIVE Tracking: tracking2016.vendeeglobe.org and Hugo Boss tracker
More info:
The Vendée Globe race record is held by François Gabart, who finished after 78 days. The eighth Vendée Globe began from Les Sables d'Olonne, France, on Sunday, 6th November 2016.

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15 January 2017

Vendee Globe Day 69 Highlights & Updates, Alex Thomson Sailing Video

D69 Images from Alex Thomson / Vendée Globe

Alex Thomson on HUGO BOSS looking to finish on January 19 or 20th! Video published Jan 14, 2017.

Vendée Globe D69 Daily highlights

Video above published Jan 14, 2017.

Leaders' positions 14 Jan 2017 at 9 pm UTC (source: vendeeglobe.org)
Vendee Globe Update: In the Vendee Globe 2016-17 solo non-stop round-the-world sailing race, Armel Le Cleac'h on BANQUE POPULAIRE VIII (1st) and Alex Thomson on HUGO BOSS (2nd) are currently leading the fleet heading north in the Atlantic Ocean towards the finish at Les Sables d'Olonne, France.
Vendée Globe 2016-2017 LIVE Tracking: tracking2016.vendeeglobe.org and Hugo Boss tracker
More info:
The Vendée Globe race record is held by François Gabart, who finished after 78 days. The eighth Vendée Globe began from Les Sables d'Olonne, France, on Sunday, 6th November 2016.

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14 January 2017

Vendee Globe Updates: Le Cleac'h vs Thomson, Sailing Videos

Day 68: Vendée Globe Daily highlights  

Video above published Jan 13, 2017

Vendée Globe Day 68: 40 knots of wind for Sebastien Destremau

Video above published 13 January 2017.

Vendée Globe Weekly highlights #11:

Video above published Jan 13, 2017
In the Vendee Globe 2016-17 solo non-stop round-the-world sailing race, Armel Le Cleac'h on BANQUE POPULAIRE VIII (1st) and Alex Thomson on HUGO BOSS (2nd) are currently leading the fleet heading north in the Atlantic Ocean towards the finish at Les Sables d'Olonne, France:
Position of the Vendee Globe leaders 13 Jan 2017 at 2pm UTC (source: vendeeglobe.org)
Vendée Globe 2016-2017 LIVE Tracking: tracking2016.vendeeglobe.org and Hugo Boss tracker
More info:
The Vendée Globe race record is held by François Gabart, who finished after 78 days. The eighth Vendée Globe began from Les Sables d'Olonne, France, on Sunday, 6th November 2016.

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13 January 2017

Vendee Globe: Less than 2000 nm for Leader Le Cleac'h, Sailing Video

Vendée Globe Day 66 Daily highlights:

Video above published Jan 11, 2017
Vendee Globe Update: In the Vendee Globe 2016-17 solo non-stop round-the-world sailing race, Armel Le Cleac'h on BANQUE POPULAIRE VIII (1st) and Alex Thomson on HUGO BOSS (2nd) are at the front of the Vendee Globe fleet heading north in the Atlantic Ocean towards the finish at Les Sables d'Olonne, France.
Less than 2000 nm to go for leader Armel Le Cleac'h on BANQUE POPULAIRE VIII as of Jan 12
(source: VendeeGlobe.org)
Vendée Globe 2016-2017 LIVE Tracking: tracking2016.vendeeglobe.org and Hugo Boss tracker
More info:
The Vendée Globe race record is held by François Gabart, who finished after 78 days. The eighth Vendée Globe began from Les Sables d'Olonne, France, on Sunday, 6th November 2016.

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12 January 2017

Vendee Globe: Armel Le Cleac'h, BANQUE POPULAIRE VIII Leads

Vendée Globe Day 66: Full speed for Sebastien Destremau:


Positions on Jan 11, 2017 at 5pm UTC (source: VendeeGlobe.org)
Vendee Globe Update: In the Vendee Globe 2016-17 solo non-stop round-the-world sailing race, Armel Le Cleac'h on BANQUE POPULAIRE VIII (1st) is stretching his lead over Alex Thomson on HUGO BOSS (2nd) heading north in the Atlantic Ocean towards the finish at Les Sables d'Olonne, France.
Vendée Globe 2016-2017 LIVE Tracking: tracking2016.vendeeglobe.org and Hugo Boss tracker
More info:
The Vendée Globe race record is held by François Gabart, who finished after 78 days. The eighth Vendée Globe began from Les Sables d'Olonne, France, on Sunday, 6th November 2016.

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11 January 2017

Vendee Globe Day 66 Update onboard HUGO BOSS, Sailing Videos

Vendée Globe Daily highlights:

Video above published Jan 10, 2017.

Vendee Globe day 66 update - Alex Thomson onboard HUGO BOSS:

Video above published Jan 10, 2017.

News from VendeeGlobe.org - Le Cléac’h vents frustration at complex final week, 10 Jan 2017: "Vendée Globe leader Armel Le Cléac’h today spoke of his frustration as erratic weather in the North Atlantic complicates his path to the finish line. At the latest position update the Frenchman had a narrow lead of 99 miles over British rival Alex Thomson as the pair forged their way north, around 350 miles south west of the Cape Verde Islands ..."
Vendee Globe Update: In the Vendee Globe 2016-17 solo non-stop round-the-world sailing race, Armel Le Cleac'h on BANQUE POPULAIRE VIII (1st) and Alex Thomson on HUGO BOSS (2nd) are currently in the front of the fleet heading north in the Atlantic Ocean towards the finish at Les Sables d'Olonne, France.

Vendée Globe 2016-2017 LIVE Tracking: tracking2016.vendeeglobe.org and Hugo Boss tracker
More info:
The Vendée Globe race record is held by François Gabart, who finished after 78 days. The eighth Vendée Globe began from Les Sables d'Olonne, France, on Sunday, 6th November 2016.

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10 January 2017

Vendée Globe Update, Day 64, Week 9 Highlights, Sailing Videos

Vendée Globe Day 64 Daily highlights:

Video above published Jan 9, 2017: Vendée Globe Day 64 Daily highlights

Week 9 of the Vendée Globe 2016-17:

Video above published Jan 9, 2017: Week 9 for the skippers of the Vendée Globe 2016

Vendee Globe Update: In the Vendee Globe 2016-17 solo non-stop round-the-world sailing race, Armel Le Cleac'h on BANQUE POPULAIRE VIII (1st) and Alex Thomson on HUGO BOSS (2nd) are currently leading the fleet heading north in the Atlantic Ocean.
Vendée Globe 2016-2017 LIVE Tracking: tracking2016.vendeeglobe.org and Hugo Boss tracker
More info:
The Vendée Globe race record is held by François Gabart, who finished after 78 days. The eighth Vendée Globe began from Les Sables d'Olonne, France, on Sunday, 6th November 2016.

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09 January 2017

Vendée Globe Update & Day 63 Daily Highlights Video

Vendée Globe Day 63 Daily Highlights Video:

Video above published Jan 8, 2017 - Cheers to Neptune!
Position of Vendee Globe leaders at 9pm UTC  8 Jan 2017 (source: vendeeglobe.org)
Vendee Globe Update: In the Vendee Globe 2016-17 solo non-stop round-the-world sailing race, Armel Le Cleac'h on BANQUE POPULAIRE VIII (1st) and Alex Thomson on HUGO BOSS (2nd) are currently leading the fleet heading north in the Atlantic Ocean.

Vendée Globe 2016-2017 LIVE Tracking: tracking2016.vendeeglobe.org and Hugo Boss tracker
More info:
The Vendée Globe race record is held by François Gabart, who finished after 78 days. The eighth Vendée Globe began from Les Sables d'Olonne, France, on Sunday, 6th November 2016.

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07 January 2017

Vendée Globe Update & Weekly Highlights Video

Vendée Globe Weekly Highlights Video:

Vendée Globe Update & Weekly Highlights Video above published January 6, 2017.

Vendée Globe Images from Didac Costa:

Video above published Jan 6, 2017
Vendee Globe Update: In the Vendee Globe 2016-17 solo non-stop round-the-world sailing race, Armel Le Cleac'h on BANQUE POPULAIRE VIII (1st) and Alex Thomson on HUGO BOSS (2nd) are currently leading the fleet heading north in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of South America.

Vendée Globe 2016-2017 LIVE Tracking: tracking2016.vendeeglobe.org and Hugo Boss tracker
More info:
The Vendée Globe race record is held by François Gabart, who finished after 78 days. The eighth Vendée Globe began from Les Sables d'Olonne, France, on Sunday, 6th November 2016.

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06 January 2017

Vendée Globe: Day 60 Videos, Alex Thomson Onboard HUGO BOSS

Vendée Globe day 60, Daily Highlights Video:

Video above published Jan 5, 2017.

Vendee Globe day 60 update onboard HUGO BOSS:

Video above published Jan 5, 2017: Alex Thomson answering questions, and looking forward to a shower!
Vendee Globe Update: In the Vendee Globe 2016-17 solo non-stop round-the-world sailing race, Armel Le Cleac'h on BANQUE POPULAIRE VIII (1st) and Alex Thomson on HUGO BOSS (2nd) are leading the fleet heading north in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of South America.

Vendée Globe 2016-2017 LIVE Tracking: tracking2016.vendeeglobe.org and Hugo Boss tracker
More info:
The Vendée Globe race record is held by François Gabart, who finished after 78 days. The eighth Vendée Globe began from Les Sables d'Olonne, France, on Sunday, 6th November 2016.

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05 January 2017

Vendee Globe Day 59, Sailing Videos, Race Update

Vendée Globe day 59 Daily highlights:

Video above published Jan 4, 2017

Vendee Globe day 59 update onboard HUGO BOSS:

Video above published Jan 4, 2017: A close shave onboard HUGO BOSS--luckily Alex Thomson was alert to deal with the situation

Vendee Globe 04 Jan 2017 - position of leaders at 9pm UTC (source: vendeeglobe.org)
Vendee Globe Update: In the Vendee Globe 2016-17 solo non-stop round-the-world sailing race, Armel Le Cleac'h on BANQUE POPULAIRE VIII (1st) and Alex Thomson on HUGO BOSS (2nd) are currently at the front of the fleet heading north in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of South America.
Vendée Globe 2016-2017 LIVE Tracking: tracking2016.vendeeglobe.org and Hugo Boss tracker
More info:
The Vendée Globe race record is held by François Gabart, who finished after 78 days. The eighth Vendée Globe began from Les Sables d'Olonne, France, on Sunday, 6th November 2016.

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04 January 2017

Vendee Globe Update & This Is The Year of the America's Cup Video

This is the year of the America's Cup:

2017 is the year that the 35th America's Cup will be decided, and only one team can take home the oldest trophy in international sport. Will it be defenders ORACLE TEAM USA again? Or one of the five worthy challengers? Only time will tell. Video above published Jan 1, 2017.

Vendée Globe day 58 daily highlights:

Video above published Jan 3, 2017

Vendee Globe day 57 update onboard HUGO BOSS:

Video above published Jan 3, 2017.
Vendee Globe Update:In the Vendee Globe 2016-17 solo non-stop round-the-world sailing race, Armel Le Cleac'h on BANQUE POPULAIRE VIII (1st) and Alex Thomson on HUGO BOSS (2nd) are currently at the front of the fleet in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of South America.

Vendée Globe 2016-2017 LIVE Tracking: tracking2016.vendeeglobe.org and Hugo Boss tracker
More info:

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03 January 2017

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2016 Video, Vendee Globe Update

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2016 - The essence of the race:

The 72nd edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart closed on 1 January with the official prizegiving organised by the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia and the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania. The ceremony presented an opportune moment to reflect on a truly memorable race. Anthony Bell’s 100-ft Maxi Perpetual LOYAL won line honours and took almost five hours off the previous race record. Jim Delegat’s 70-ft New Zealand yacht Giacomo showed true resilience in claiming overall race victory on handicap. Their remarkable exploits were both rewarded with Rolex timepieces. However, the Rolex Sydney Hobart is not only about prizes. Eighty-three of the 88 competing yachts finished the 2016 race, testament to the dedication, commitment and passion invested by all who compete. Each and every edition of the race is unique and every race sailed likewise. Competitors enjoy sharing stories on the docks after the race and this overriding sense of friendship and camaraderie are important facets of what makes the Rolex Sydney Hobart so compelling. Video above published Dec 31, 2016. 

Vendée Globe, Day 57 Daily Highlights:

Video above published Jan 2, 2017
Vendee Globe Update: In the Vendee Globe 2016-17 solo non-stop round-the-world sailing race, Armel Le Cleac'h on BANQUE POPULAIRE VIII (1st) and Alex Thomson on HUGO BOSS (2nd) are currently leading the fleet heading north in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of South America.

Vendée Globe 2016-2017 LIVE Tracking: tracking2016.vendeeglobe.org and Hugo Boss tracker
More info:
The Vendée Globe race record is held by François Gabart, who finished after 78 days. The eighth Vendée Globe began from Les Sables d'Olonne, France, on Sunday, 6th November 2016.

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30 December 2016

Vendée Globe Daily Updates, Sailing Videos, Dec 29 - Jan 2

Note to readers: this page will be updated regularly through the New Year's Holiday (from December 30 through January 2) with videos and LIVE twitter feed (below) as Alex Thomson on HUGO BOSS (without starboard foil) and Armel Le Cleac'h on BANQUE POPULAIRE VIII engage in an epic struggle for first place at the front of the Vendée Globe fleet, moving north in the Atlantic Ocean. 

Vendee Globe day 56 update onboard HUGO BOSS:

Video above published Dec 31, 2016: After a successful repair job onboard HUGO BOSS, Alex Thompson can now get some sleep, he'll need the rest for the upcoming passage through the doldrums and to keep making gains on Armel Le Cleac'h on BANQUE POPULAIRE VIII.

UPDATE January 01, 2017, 9pm UTC: relative positions of Alex Thomson on HUGO BOSS (2nd) and Armel Le Cleac'h on BANQUE POPULAIRE VIII (1st) off the coast of Brazil in the south Atlantic Ocean per VendeeGlobe.org:

  LIVE Tracking: tracking2016.vendeeglobe.org and Hugo Boss tracker 
More info:
Vendee Globe day 55 update onboard HUGO BOSS:

Video above published Dec 30, 2016: Alex Thomson on HUGO BOSS has gained hundreds of miles on the Vendee Globe leader Armel Le Cleac'h on BANQUE POPULAIRE VIII, since rounding Cape Horn--what a comeback!

Vendée Globe Weekly highlights:

Vendée Globe Weekly highlights published December 30, 2016.

Vendée Globe Day 53 daily highlights:

Vendée Globe Day 53 daily highlights video above published Dec 29, 2016.

Vendee Globe Update Dec 29, 2016: In the Vendee Globe 2016-17 solo non-stop round-the-world sailing race, Alex Thomson on HUGO BOSS (2nd) made an unbelievable comeback to close within miles of Armel Le Cleac'h on BANQUE POPULAIRE VIII in first--less than 75 nautical miles separated the two as of Dec. 29 at 18h in the South Atlantic (see graphic above) and less than 35 nautical miles later at 22h.

The Vendée Globe race record is held by François Gabart, who finished after 78 days. The eighth Vendée Globe began from Les Sables d'Olonne, France, on Sunday, 6th November 2016.


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23 December 2016

Vendee Globe 2016-17 Updates & Sailing Videos, Dec. 23-29

UPDATES at JohnTheCrowd.com: Vendée Globe Daily Updates, Sailing Videos, Dec 29 - Jan 2

D52 : Daily highlights / Vendée Globe

Video above published Dec 28, 2016: Vendée Globe day 52 daily highlights.

Vendee Globe Update Dec 28: Alex Thompson on HUGO BOSS closes within 255nm of leader Armel Le Cleac'h on BANQUE POPULAIRE VIII in the Vendee Globe 2016-17 solo non-stop round-the-world sailing race.
Vendée Globe Day 51 Daily highlights video:

Video above published Dec 27, 2016.

Vendée Globe Day 50 Daily Highlights:

Vendee Globe video above published December 26, 2016. Vendée Globe Day 50: Alex Thomson on HUGO BOSS passes Cape Horn.


Vendée Globe Day 47 Daily highlights:

Vendée Globe Day 47 Daily highlights video published Dec 23, 2016: First-place leader Armel Le Cleac'h on BANQUE POPULAIRE VIII passes Cape Horn! Alex Thomson on HUGO BOSS, in second place, should pass Cape Horn on Christmas Day, December 25th.

Vendée Globe Day 46 Daily Highlights:

Vendée Globe Day 46 Daily Highlights Video published Dec 22, 2016.

UPDATES and LIVE Twitter feed at JohnTheCrowd.com: Vendée Globe Daily Updates, Sailing Videos, Dec 29 - Jan 2.
The Vendée Globe race record is held by François Gabart, who finished after 78 days. The eighth Vendée Globe began from Les Sables d'Olonne, France, on Sunday, 6th November 2016.

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21 December 2016

Vendée Globe Day 44 Daily Highlights & Update, Sailing Video

Vendée Globe Day 44 Daily Highlights Video:

Vendée Globe video above published Dec 20, 2016: Day 44 daily highlights

Vendee Globe Update: In the Vendee Globe 2016-17 solo non-stop round-the-world sailing race, Armel Le Cleac'h on BANQUE POPULAIRE VIII (1st) and Alex Thomson on HUGO BOSS (2nd) are currently leading the fleet headed east across the Pacific Ocean towards Cape Horn at the southern tip of South America.

LIVE Tracking: tracking2016.vendeeglobe.org

At 1530hrs UTC, 20 Dec 2016, Thomas Ruyant on his critically damaged IMOCA Le Souffle du Nord with the two specialists on board and the pump working, was 25 miles – or about four hours – from the haven of Bluff, the southernmost town on South Island, New Zealand. The bow section of his IMOCA flooded and the stern clear of the water, the boat pitching out of control, Ruyant had spent many uncertain hours fighting to bring his boat to safety, often losing steerage in big seas and buffeting winds which gusted to over 55 knots. Read more at Vendée Globe 2016-17 News: Thomas Ruyant approaches Bluff, New Zealand
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The Vendée Globe race record is held by François Gabart, who finished after 78 days. The eighth Vendée Globe began from Les Sables d'Olonne, France, on Sunday, 6th November 2016.

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19 December 2016

Vendée Globe Day 42 Daily Highlights Video, Updates

Vendée Globe Day 42 Daily highlights:

Video above published Dec 18, 2016: Vendée Globe Day 42 Daily highlights

Day 42 Images from Pieter Heerema in the Vendée Globe:

Video above published Dec 18, 2016: Day 42 Images from Pieter Heerema

Vendee Globe Update: Armel Le Cleac'h on BANQUE POPULAIRE VIII (1st) and Alex Thomson on HUGO BOSS (2nd) are currently leading the fleet in the Vendee Globe sailing race.
LIVE Tracking: tracking2016.vendeeglobe.org
More info:
The Vendée Globe race record is held by François Gabart, who finished after 78 days. The eighth Vendée Globe began from Les Sables d'Olonne, France, on Sunday, 6th November 2016.

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18 December 2016

Vendée Globe Updates, Days 40 & 41 Sailing Videos

Vendée Globe Day 41 Daily highlights:

Video above published Dec 17, 2016: Vendée Globe Day 41 Daily highlights: Rich WILSON / Alan ROURA / Paul MEILHAT

Vendée Globe Day 40: 100 shades of grey:

Vendée Globe Day 40: Images from Rich Wilson:

Video above published Dec 16, 2016

Vendée Globe Update: Armel Le Cleac'h on BANQUE POPULAIRE VIII is stretching out his lead over Alex Thomson on HUGO BOSS and the rest of the Vendée Globe fleet heading east across the Pacific Ocean to Cape Horn:

LIVE Tracking: tracking2016.vendeeglobe.org
More info:
The Vendée Globe race record is held by François Gabart, who finished after 78 days. The eighth Vendée Globe began from Les Sables d'Olonne, France, on Sunday, 6th November 2016.

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14 December 2016

Vendee Globe Day 37 Daily Highlights Sailing Video

Vendee Globe Day 37 Daily Highlights Sailing Video:

Video above published on Dec 13, 2016: Vendee Globe Day 37 Daily highlights

Vendee Globe Update: Alex Thomson on HUGO BOSS and Armel Le Cleac'h on BANQUE POPULAIRE VIII leaders in the Vendee Globe sailing race.
LIVE Tracking: tracking2016.vendeeglobe.org
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