With a record entry that includes some seriously fast boats and ultra hot competition, some are saying that the latest edition of the Vendee Globe solo nonstop around-the-world race could see the race’s record could tumble once again.
Others question whether the new breed of foiling IMOCA 60s are robust enough to go the full distance, while others ask whether the skippers can take the physical punishment. The bottom line is that it’s going to be one hell of a race.
Here’s Matt Sheahan from PlanetSail’s video guide to who he believes the frontrunners could be and why.