Vendée Arctique
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Beccaria and Clapcich turn south after Arctic Circle crossings in Vendee Arctique
Ambrogio Beccaria and Francesca Clapcich cross the Arctic Circle in the Vendee Arctique and head south, sharing lessons from solo offshore racing in extreme conditions.
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Vendee Arctique fleet turns for home after Arctic Circle crossings with rough seas ahead
The Vendee Arctique fleet has crossed the Arctic Circle and now heads south, with rough seas of up to four metres forecast as skippers race back to Les Sables d'Olonne.
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Vendee Globe champion Charlie Dalin dies at 42 after secret cancer battle
French offshore sailing champion Charlie Dalin, who won the 2025 Vendee Globe, has died at 42 after a private battle with gastrointestinal cancer. A profound loss for sailing.
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Vendee Globe champion Charlie Dalin dies at 52 after landmark solo race win
French offshore sailing champion Charlie Dalin, who won the 2025 Vendee Globe after 64 days at sea, has died aged 52. Read more about his remarkable legacy.
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Boissières drifts in near-calm south of Faroes but stays upbeat as Arctic Circle beckons
Arnaud Boissières drifts in glassy seas south of the Faroes but stays positive as the Arctic Circle draws near on this extraordinary offshore race.
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Sam Goodchild becomes first solo IMOCA skipper to cross the Arctic Circle
Sam Goodchild made history at the 2026 Vendee Arctique, becoming the first solo IMOCA skipper to cross the Arctic Circle, sailing to 66 degrees north of Iceland.
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Goodchild crosses Arctic Circle as Vendee Arctique fleet turns for home
Sam Goodchild crosses 66 North in the Vendee Arctique as the IMOCA fleet turns for home, racing through endless daylight, fog and bitter cold.
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Goodchild and Bonafous set to cross Arctic Circle tonight but crossing point still unknown
Sam Goodchild and Elodie Bonafous approach the Arctic Circle tonight in the Vendee Arctique, with their crossing point still unknown as weather strategy unfolds.
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Goodchild leads Vendee Arctique but faces deep depression before Arctic Circle crossing
Sam Goodchild holds the Vendee Arctique lead but faces a deep depression blocking his path to the Arctic Circle. He expects to cross in the early hours of tomorrow.
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Beccaria dives five times in polar waters to free keel and stay in Vendee Arctique
Ambrogio Beccaria dived five times in polar waters to free a fishing net from his IMOCA keel, then fought back to fifth in the Vendee Arctique.
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Goodchild leads Vendee Arctique as calmer conditions bring relief to battered fleet
Sam Goodchild heads the Vendee Arctique fleet as calmer seas bring relief after three brutal days. The Arctic Circle crossing and tactical decisions now loom large.
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Vendee Arctique fleet battered by punishing seas as skippers fight exhaustion
Powerful winds and brutal seas have pushed the IMOCA fleet to the limit in the Vendee Arctique, with skippers battling exhaustion, hardware damage, and relentless conditions.
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