Heroes of voyages around the world, we love Les Sables-d’Olonne.

Since 1989, the city has been accustomed to highlighting the sailors of the Vendée Globe.

Today, the Golden Globe Race has been added to the resort’s nautical calendar. This solo tour, without stopping, without assistance and without modern means of communication takes place.

I love this race. It has an extraordinary density, it is unique, it is a compliment to slowness and humility.

This afternoon there was a crowd at the Place du Jardin du Tribunal to welcome the GGR participants. They are almost all there.

The atmosphere heated up when the three “finishers” climbed onto the podium.

Michael Guggenberger, 3^e in 249 days. “With passion, we achieve great things. »

Survive Abhilash

Abhilash Tommy, 2^e in 239 days. Nice revenge for the Indian who almost lost his life during the first issue.

The French fishing patrol boat Osiris has found its navigator three days after the wreck and has been very seriously injured.

He was the first Indian to complete a circumnavigation alone. Today being a star in India, he just wants to spend time with his family.

Forever the first

And then Kirsten Neuschäfer, the winner in 235 days! The South African became the first woman to win a solo tour around the world. Forever the first!

Most importantly, I am privileged to be able to take part in this race (…) Being considered a legend makes people blush.

The award ceremony took place in the presence of Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, the first person to sail solo non-stop around the world in 1968, Jean-Luc Van den Heede winner of the 2019 GGR.

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