As we enter the closing stages of the Vendée Globe this weekend, we can't deny it's been an eventful one. With only 12 participant remaining of the 30 yachts that set sail from Les Sables d'Olonne back in November, it looks set to be a cracking finish!
>Our very own UKSA graduate, Dee Caffari, is currently in 7th place aboard Aviva, and still set to achieve her long desired goal of being the first solo yachtswoman to sail single-handedly around the world both with and against the prevailing winds.
>The current leader, Michel Dejoyeaux, is making between 14 and 17 knots on Foncia towards the finish line and has less than 615 miles to run.
>As the celebrations begin, it's the calm before the storm in Les Sables – a distinct contrast to what is expected this weekend as the teams return home!
The rankings as of 11:00am this morning, are:
- Michel Desjoyeaux – Foncia
- Roland Jourdain – Veolia Environnement
- Armel Le Cléac'h – Brit Air
- Sam Davies – Roxy
- Marc Guillemot – Safran
- Brian Thompson – Bahrain Team Pindar
- Dee Caffari – Aviva
- Arnaud Boissières – Akena Vérandas
- Steve White – Toe in the Water
- Rich Wilson – Great American III
- Raphaël Dinelli – Fondation Océan Vital
- Norbert Sedlacek – Nauticsport-Kapsch
For more news and for up-to-date rankings, check out the Vendée Globe official website.
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