LOFT 57 PODCAST: THE EVEREST OF THE SEASON - WELCOME TO THE VENDEE GLOBE
Solo, non-stop, around the world, and without assistance. The Vendée Globe is a truly unique race, and 2024 marks the 10th anniversary of this legendary adventure.
Imagine being alone, confined to a boat no larger than 40 square meters, amid extreme weather conditions that test your endurance and psyche. You're at Point Nemo in the Pacific Ocean—the most remote spot from land on the planet. Each moment is a surge of emotion: fear, loneliness, and passion for the sport. It's crazy. And it's called the Vendée Globe.
Join Offshore Sailor and Ocean Race Champion Charlie Enright, who guest-hosts our Loft 57 Podcast for five special-edition episodes focused on the Vendee Globe 2024.
In Episode 1, Charlie speaks with IMOCA Class President Antoine Mermod and Co-Manager for Sustainability and Partnerships at IMOCA Imogen Dinam Price. He also dives in with Dave Reed, editor of Sailing World Magazine, for an international perspective on this famed French race. Finally, Charlie checks in with a friend and former training partner, offshore sailor Pascal Bidegorry.
Solo, non-stop, around the world, and unassisted. The Vendée Globe is a unique single-handed yacht race that's sailed for four years (starting and finishing in Les Sables d'Olonne, France), around the Antarctic, and passing under the three Capes (Good Hope, Leuwin, and Horn). And without any help from outside, there is nobody to advise the skipper to make the best choice in terms of weather forecasting and routing. The sailors are alone for 80 days. There are not many comparable human experiences.
The "Everest of the Seas" celebrates a significant milestone in 2024 as it marks the 10th edition of the race this year. Join North Sails and Charlie Enright on Loft 57 and go behind the scenes for the Vendée Globe with insights into why this race has reached mythical status in France.
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