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class yachts this is the sixth edition of the race.

Summary

The 2008 Vendée Globe began on 9 November 2008 and was won by Michel Desjoyaux, who set a new record at 84d 3h 9' 8". Race Director for this edition was Denis Horeau who heads the event management team having done the role for the

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editions.

Incidents

Retirement causes

The problems encountered by

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—losing his keel bulb and capsizing in the Southern Ocean—had a major impact on the order of finish. Fellow competitor

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diverted and found his boat, circling to try to toss a rope to Le Cam who had exited a security hatch to hang onto the rudder. After three failed attempts,

went in closer, managing to rescue

but also damaging his mast which failed soon after. Riou retired, but was awarded third place on redress, as he was third when diverted to assist the boat in distress. In addition Armel Le Cléac’h was awarded 11 hours, Sam Davies 32 hours and

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82 hours for diverting to aid in the rescue

Results

Gallery

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Entries

Participants gallery

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Participant facts equipment

Thirty 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:2012-2012 Vendee Globe Round-the-world sailing competitions Single-handed sailing competitions Sailing competitions in France

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