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Summary

The start of the 2004 race was watched by an estimated 300,000 people, which took place in mild weather. A fast start was followed by a few minor equipment problems, allowing the first racers to cross the

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just after 10 days. This was three days faster than the previous race, with all of the starters still sailing. Attrition began on entry into the

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to make unassisted repairs and continue racing. The fleet encountered a number of other problems. Hervé Laurent retired with serious rudder problems, Thomson abandoned, and

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anchored to make unassisted rudder repairs. Gear problems and abandonments continued, then the fleet ran into an area of ice, and Sébastien Josse hit an iceberg head-on. The lead changed several times as the fleet re-entered the Atlantic. The race remained close right to the finish, which saw three boats finish within 29 hours. The first Race Director Denis Horeau returned to the role after 15 years to head the event management team.=

Results

Entries

Participants gallery

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Participant facts equipment

Twenty skippers started the race a qualification passage was required to validate the registration of each boat, this course could have been carried out as part of another sailing race.

References

External links

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Official YouTube Channel
* {{DEFAULTSORT:2004-2005 Vendee Globe Round-the-world sailing competitions Single-handed sailing competitions Sailing competitions in France

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