Another day in the VendeeGlobe - Another casualty

The leaders of the VendeeGlobe have sailed through the ridge of High Pressure and not sailing fast in Southerly directions in  strong winds. François Gabart on MACIF is still leader in the fleet with about 50Nm. He also has sailed into stronger winds so his clever startegy has worked out for him and he has a good chance to stay in the lead somewhat longer. 

Day 5 highlights - Wednesday, November 14, 2012 by VendeeGlobeTV

Earlier in the day, Louis Burton o/b Bureau Vallée, reported a collision with a fishing-boat while taking a nap, about 400Nm west of Lisbon. He broke his shroud on Port side and considers a repair required. Trying to reach Les Sable d'Olonne for a repair. If he would succeed before 20th November at 13:02 hrs he will be able to restart!