march 1: Manuel Cousin, 31st in the Vendée Globe, a race marked by resilience
After 111 days at sea, Manuel Cousin crossed the finish line of the Vendée Globe in Les Sables d'Olonne on March 1, finishing in 31st place. A result that fell short of his expectations, but which above all illustrates his tenacity and unfailing commitment.
Despite a violent collision with an unidentified object on December 1st and technical damage that disrupted his navigation, the skipper of Coup de Pouce has never given up. His career, marked by constant challenges, is a testament to his resilience and his undiminished passion for ocean racing.
Over and above the result, Manuel Cousin has written a powerful human adventure, driven by his enthusiasm and commitment to solidarity.
march 3: Fabrice Amedeo due tomorrow, Denis Van Weynbergh holds firm
Two days after the arrival of Manuel Cousin, skipper Fabrice Amedeo (Nexans-Wewise, 32nd) is about to complete his Vendée Globe. Currently 170 miles from Les Sables d'Olonne, he is making upwind progress in a northeasterly wind and should cross the line this Tuesday afternoon.
Behind him, Denis Van Weynbergh (D'Ieteren Group, 33rd) is now the last skipper in the race. Despite a week marked by technical problems, he continues to make headway off Portugal, making between 7.5 and 8.5 knots. His arrival is estimated between Friday and Saturday, depending on the evolution of weather conditions and the progress of his repairs.
The end of this edition of the Vendée Globe is approaching, with two skippers still battling it out to reach Les Sables d'Olonne.
march 4: Fabrice Amedeo, 32nd, completes his scientific round-the-world voyage
After 114 days, 1 hour and 58 minutes at sea, Fabrice Amedeo (Nexans-Wewise) crossed the Vendée Globe finish line this Tuesday, March 4, finishing in 32nd place. A result far from his initial expectations, but one which underlines a course marked by perseverance and environmental commitment.
Despite numerous technical breakdowns, the former journalist continued her scientific program, collecting data on ocean quality, CO? levels and the presence of microplastics, thus contributing to climate research.
march 6: Denis Van Weynbergh, last skipper in the race, expected on Saturday
After 115 days at sea, Denis Van Weynbergh (D'Ieteren Group, 33rd) is the last sailor still racing in this Vendée Globe 2025. Exhausted but determined, he should arrive in Les Sables d'Olonne this Saturday, after the official closing of the line, but with the satisfaction of having seen his adventure through to the end.
Faced with a succession of technical problems, he has been sailing for a week with three reefs in his mainsail, considerably reducing his speed. Despite these difficulties, he continues to make headway in the Bay of Biscay, hoping to avoid a forecast gale.
Even after the deadline, Denis Van Weynbergh was welcomed by the public, who came to salute the tenacity of this amateur skipper, who gave his all to reach the finish. An adventure marked by resilience and an extraordinary personal challenge.
