Vendee Finishers

Francois Gabart finishes

Armel Le Cléac’h on Banque Populaire finishes

Francois Gabart crossed the finish line of the Vendee Globe in just 78 days, 2 hours, 16 minutes and 40 seconds after he started in a 60′ monohull.

Armel Le Cléac’h crossed the Vendée Globe finish line at 17 hour 35 min 52 seconds GMT. He finishes the race 78 days 5 hours and 33 minutes behind François Gabart. This is the smallest gap between the winner and the second in the Vendée Globe history. A mere 3 hours 17minutes 12 seconds after Francois Gabart.

Alex Thomson on Hugo Boss  gave up his chance to do the same in order to stand by the keel-less JP Dick as low pressure moves over the course. That is selfless seamanship...