Veteran sailor Jean Le Cam leads the Vendée Globe race, using a strategic easterly route and a newer boat.

In the Vendée Globe race, veteran sailor Jean Le Cam leads after the first week, benefiting from an easterly route that speeds his progress south. Le Cam, 65, uses a newer boat with daggerboards. Conrad Colman trails closely, while previous leaders in full foilers reposition westward, expecting better winds. The race, entering its second week, sees the fleet spread wide with varying strategies, facing unpredictable weather.

November 16, 2024
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