Two depressions in succession are passing into the Bay of Biscay. To the south of the first one, Clarisse Crémer (Banque Populaire X) will be at the front of the first one as she heads for the finish. The second is for Jérémie Beyou (Charal) and Romain Attanasio (PURE - Best Western).
Satisfied, relieved, smiling and, as always, in touch with his emotions and ready to share his experiences, Armel Tripon arrived back in Les Sables d'Olonne today in 11th place. Here are the highlights of his press conference.
Emerging from a Biscay storm which he later described as the worst winds he had had to deal with throughout his entire race, Armel Tripon crossed the finish line of the ninth edition of the Vendée Globe off Les Sables d'Olonne at 06:27:50hrs UTC this Monday 1dt February to take 11th place on the ninth edition of the Vendée Globe. His elapsed time is 84 days, 17 hours, 07 minutes and 50 seconds.
Armel Tripon expected tomorrow morning in Les Sables d'Olonne...Tough sailing conditions approaching the finish.....Finishes throughout the month of February
Sunday has scarcely been a day of rest on the Vendée Globe even if it is the first day since last Tuesday that Les Sables d’Olonne has not welcomed a finisher across the line and into the famous channel. Preparations have been in full swing for the arrival of the Armel Tripon (L’Occitaine en Provence) who is due early Monday morning and should take 11th position.
Find the replay of the last Vendée English Live below.
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