French sailor Maxime Sorel withdraws from Vendée Globe race due to injury and boat damage.

French sailor Maxime Sorel has become the first to withdraw from the Vendée Globe race due to a bad ankle injury and damage to his boat's mainsail system. He will head to Madeira for medical attention. British skipper Sam Goodchild currently leads the race, which has seen competitors become more closely grouped due to challenging conditions.

November 15, 2024
5 Articles