Relentless: Alex Thomson Racing & 2016/2017 Vendée Globe

Relentless: Alex Thomson Racing & 2016/2017 Vendée Globe

The story of Alex Thomson Racing’s journey to the 2016/2017 Vendée Globe. Alex Thomson Racing video above published Jul 4, 2019.

Alex Thomson Racing official website: alexthomsonracing.com

Vendee Globe: vendeeglobe.org

The next Vendee Globe starts at 12:02 UTC, Sunday, Nov 8, 2020

See also British Sailor Alex Thomson Awarded Top Honour by French Embassy.

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The World Sailing Show, March 2017 Edition, Sailing News & Videos

The World Sailing Show - March 2017 - PART 1:

Video above published Feb 26, 2017 by Sailing.org:
1:08 World Cup Series – Miami 2017
7:02 New wave of young talent
From big names jumping ship to exciting new talent, the World Cup Series in Miami set the pace for a busy and exciting 2017 season.

The World Sailing Show - March 2017 - PART 2

Video above published Feb 26, 2017 by Sailing.org:

0:00 DN ice yacht crash
0:37 Joyon’s IDEC Sport sets new World record
04:04 New America’s Cup Class boats revealed
06:25 Ice yachting
10:08 Vendée Victory
Francis Joyon and crew started their year by becoming the fastest crew around the world. Meanwhile, America’s Cup teams have started to reveal the new breed of machines they will be using come May.
Plus, we take a look at what makes ice yachting tick before looking back at how Armel beat Alex in the Vendée Globe

The World Sailing Show provides a monthly view of the racing world, from non-stop around the world racers, to Olympic campaigns; from seasoned professionals, to grass roots sailors, the joint initiative between TV producers Sunset+Vine and the sport’s governing body World Sailing (sailing.org) covers a wide range of racing activity around the world. The show also goes to 41 broadcasters around the world and is shown in 192 territories.

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Sail along with Didac Costa in a Vendée Globe Sailing Video

Day 103: Sail with Didac Costa and enjoy great images! Vendée Globe:

Vendée Globe video above published Feb 16, 2017: Skipper Didac COSTA

Day 100 : Sébastien Destremau approaching the equator, not on his own! / Vendée Globe:

Vendee Globe video published Feb 14, 2017: Skipper Sébastien DESTREMAU

More on the Vendée Globe: JohnTheCrowd | Sailing News: Vendée Globe


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Alex Thomson HUGO BOSS Vendée Globe 2016-17 Highlights Video

2016/17 Alex Thomson HUGO BOSS Vendée Globe Highlights:

Video above published Jan 21, 2017, by Alex Thomson Racing: Watch the highs and lows of Alex's fantastic Vendee Globe race.

Meanwhile, sailors are still at sea in the Vendee Globe:

J96: Strong conditions for Eric Bellion on the way to Cape Finisterre. Vendée Globe video published Feb 10, 2017: Overview of the impressive sea conditions encountered by the skipper of CommeUnSeulHomme, currently in a storm on his way off Portugal heading to the finish at Les Sables d'Olonne, France.

Continuing coverage of the Vendee Globe 2016-17, on JohnTheCrowd.com here. Live tracking here.

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Quantum Key West Race Week 2017 Video, Robin Knox-Johnston Video

Quantum Key West Race Week 2017

Video above published Jan 20, 2017: For the TP52s and J111s on Division 1, it all came down to the single, final race to determine the winner of each class and the Quantum Key West Race Week Boat of the Week.

D78 : Daily highlights / Vendée Globe:

Video above published Jan 23, 2017

Sir Robin Knox-Johnston's message to Alex Thomson after Vendee Globe finish:

Video above published Jan 20, 2017: Clipper Race Chairman Sir Robin Knox-Johnston sends message to Alex Thomson after completion of Vendee Globe. More on the Vendee Globe:

• Vendée Globe D75: Alex Thomson's Arrival, Sailing Videos
• Vendee Globe LIVE Updates & Videos, Armel Le Cleac'h Record Finish

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Quantum Key West Race Week and Vendee Globe Sailing Videos

HIGHLIGHTS VIDEO: Day 5 – Quantum Key West Race Week

Video above published Jan 21, 2017: That's a wrap for Key West, thanks all for watching! Next stop: Miami for the 52 SUPER SERIES Miami Royal Cup. Stay tuned. Racing starts again on 7th March. Full Recap: http://bit.ly/2jh5aWZ

D75: Vendée Globe Weekly highlights:

More on the Vendee Globe:

• Vendée Globe D75: Alex Thomson's Arrival, Sailing Videos
• Vendee Globe LIVE Updates & Videos, Armel Le Cleac'h Record Finish

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Vendée Globe D75: Alex Thomson's Arrival, Sailing Videos

Vendée Globe D75: Alex Thomson's arrival on HUGO BOSS:

Video above published Jan 20, 2017: Daily highlights: Alex Thomson's arrival on HUGO BOSS to finish in second place. Alex Thomson, in this edition of the Vendee Globe, set a 24-hour monohull world record!

Alex Thomson at the finish of the Vendée Globe 2017:

Video above published Jan 20, 2017: Alex Thomson at the finish of the Vendée Globe 2017

After 74 days of saltwater, it's time for champagne! Congratulations to @AlexThomson99 for successfully completing the @VendeeGlobe. pic.twitter.com/EzeUrIawE7

— Mercedes-Benz (@MercedesBenz) January 20, 2017

Finished the @vendeeglobe
1. Reunite with family 👪✔️
2. Eat Cheeseburger 🍔✔️
3. Shout out your mates at BBC South Today 📺✔️ pic.twitter.com/hWBzltyeox

— BBC South Today (@BBCSouthToday) January 20, 2017

For more on Vendee Globe see: JohnTheCrowd.com | Sailing News: Vendee Globe LIVE Updates & Videos, Armel Le Cleac'h Record Finish


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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 

Alex Thomson on HUGO BOSS

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

• www.vendeeglobe.org | @VendeeGlobe |  #VG2016
• AlexThomsonRacing.com | Twitter: @ATRacing99
• www.oceanmasters.com | @IMOCA60 | www.imoca.org

LIVE Twitter feed:
Tweets by VendeeGlobe

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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!

🚨 Alex Thomson bat le record des 24 heures ! ➡️ https://t.co/K7fddMb97E | #VG2016 pic.twitter.com/VvGZLYsM5X

— Vendée Globe (@VendeeGlobe) January 16, 2017

Gosport sailor @AlexThomson99 closes gap in @vendeeglobe https://t.co/7EzUnx7cKs pic.twitter.com/6pCgwhvI3B

— BBC South Today (@BBCSouthToday) January 16, 2017

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.

Classement officiel de 05h Vendée Globe https://t.co/8jUyTzR57l #Icewatchtimerofficiel #VG2016 pic.twitter.com/zjVhTXRuOE

— Vendée Globe (@VendeeGlobe) January 17, 2017

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

• www.vendeeglobe.org | @VendeeGlobe |  #VG2016
• AlexThomsonRacing.com | Twitter: @ATRacing99
• www.oceanmasters.com | @IMOCA60 | www.imoca.org

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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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.

Classement officiel de 22h Vendée Globe https://t.co/8jUyTzR57l #Icewatchtimerofficiel #VG2016 pic.twitter.com/4om99wGhzw

— Vendée Globe (@VendeeGlobe) January 15, 2017

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

• www.vendeeglobe.org | @VendeeGlobe |  #VG2016
• AlexThomsonRacing.com | Twitter: @ATRacing99
• www.oceanmasters.com | @IMOCA60 | www.imoca.org

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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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

Classement officiel de 22h Vendée Globe https://t.co/8jUyTzR57l #Icewatchtimerofficiel #VG2016 pic.twitter.com/5zxG3BvhRI

— Vendée Globe (@VendeeGlobe) January 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:

• www.vendeeglobe.org | @VendeeGlobe |  #VG2016
• AlexThomsonRacing.com | Twitter: @ATRacing99
• www.oceanmasters.com | @IMOCA60 | www.imoca.org

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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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

Behind the scenes with @AlexThomson99 #VG2016 https://t.co/Exu9gtxtqj @ATRacing99 pic.twitter.com/uDuZKuNVPS

— BBC South Today (@BBCSouthToday) January 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

Classement officiel de 22h Vendée Globe https://t.co/8jUyTzR57l #Icewatchtimerofficiel #VG2016 pic.twitter.com/Nf9TlpxTXD

— Vendée Globe (@VendeeGlobe) January 12, 2017

More info:

• www.vendeeglobe.org | @VendeeGlobe |  #VG2016
• AlexThomsonRacing.com | Twitter: @ATRacing99
• www.oceanmasters.com | @IMOCA60 | www.imoca.org

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

Vendée Globe Day 66: Full speed for Sebastien Destremau:

[#VG2016 - Classement 18h]

📍1ère position
⛵️17 noeuds
➡️241 nm d'avance sur le 2e
🌍Carto: https://t.co/sLNiTW6HOo #AllezArmel pic.twitter.com/9WLfzkchPn

— Voile Banque Pop (@VoileBanquePop) January 11, 2017

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.

Classement officiel de 22h Vendée Globe https://t.co/8jUyTzR57l #Icewatchtimerofficiel #VG2016 pic.twitter.com/aOfeZCESv1

— Vendée Globe (@VendeeGlobe) January 11, 2017

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

• www.vendeeglobe.org | @VendeeGlobe |  #VG2016  | #VoileBP | @VoileBanquePop
• AlexThomsonRacing.com | Twitter: @ATRacing99
• www.oceanmasters.com | @IMOCA60 | www.imoca.org

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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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 ..."

Classement officiel de 12h Vendée Globe https://t.co/8jUyTzR57l #Icewatchtimerofficiel #VG2016 pic.twitter.com/BdNb7dc4AP

— Vendée Globe (@VendeeGlobe) January 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 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:

• www.vendeeglobe.org | @VendeeGlobe |  #VG2016
• AlexThomsonRacing.com | Twitter: @ATRacing99
• www.oceanmasters.com | @IMOCA60 | www.imoca.org

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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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.

Classement officiel de 05h Vendée Globe https://t.co/8jUyTzR57l #Icewatchtimerofficiel #VG2016 pic.twitter.com/toaY5t8VZ0

— Vendée Globe (@VendeeGlobe) January 10, 2017

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

• www.vendeeglobe.org | @VendeeGlobe |  #VG2016
• AlexThomsonRacing.com | Twitter: @ATRacing99
• www.oceanmasters.com | @IMOCA60 | www.imoca.org

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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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)

Classement officiel de 15h Vendée Globe https://t.co/8jUyTzR57l #Icewatchtimerofficiel #VG2016 pic.twitter.com/kDuDGSgnDt

— Vendée Globe (@VendeeGlobe) January 9, 2017

📰 Critical 12 hours for Vendée Globe leaders, says Walker ➡️ https://t.co/HSnO21AM0W | #VG2016 pic.twitter.com/9Rz5JgQM8I

— Vendée Globe (@VendeeGlobe) January 9, 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.

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

• www.vendeeglobe.org | @VendeeGlobe |  #VG2016
• AlexThomsonRacing.com | Twitter: @ATRacing99
• www.oceanmasters.com | @IMOCA60 | www.imoca.org

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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Vendée Globe, Day 62 Highlights, Alex Thomson on HUGO BOSS Video

Vendée Globe, Day 62 daily highlights video

Video above published Jan 7, 2017

Vendée Globe Day 62: Alex Thomson on HUGO BOSS:

Video above published Jan 7, 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.

Classement officiel de 15h Vendée Globe https://t.co/8jUyTzR57l #Icewatchtimerofficiel #VG2016 pic.twitter.com/RC9o2tnk2z

— Vendée Globe (@VendeeGlobe) January 8, 2017

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

More info:

• www.vendeeglobe.org | @VendeeGlobe |  #VG2016
• AlexThomsonRacing.com | Twitter: @ATRacing99
• www.oceanmasters.com | @IMOCA60 | www.imoca.org

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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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

Classement officiel de 22h Vendée Globe https://t.co/8jUyTzR57l #Icewatchtimerofficiel #VG2016 pic.twitter.com/rPyjFHYSJf

— Vendée Globe (@VendeeGlobe) January 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:

• www.vendeeglobe.org | @VendeeGlobe |  #VG2016
• AlexThomsonRacing.com | Twitter: @ATRacing99
• www.oceanmasters.com | @IMOCA60 | www.imoca.org

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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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!

Classement officiel de 22h Vendée Globe https://t.co/8jUyTzR57l #Icewatchtimerofficiel #VG2016 pic.twitter.com/heLxHVWCpT

— Vendée Globe (@VendeeGlobe) January 5, 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 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:

• www.vendeeglobe.org | @VendeeGlobe |  #VG2016
• AlexThomsonRacing.com | Twitter: @ATRacing99
• www.oceanmasters.com | @IMOCA60 | www.imoca.org

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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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.

Classement officiel de 05h Vendée Globe https://t.co/8jUyTzR57l #Icewatchtimerofficiel #VG2016 pic.twitter.com/2Ni5e6kAle

— Vendée Globe (@VendeeGlobe) January 5, 2017

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

• www.vendeeglobe.org | @VendeeGlobe |  #VG2016
• AlexThomsonRacing.com | Twitter: @ATRacing99
• www.oceanmasters.com | @IMOCA60 | www.imoca.org

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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