Cape Horn rounded by leaders in VendeeGlobe

The record for VendeeGlobe sailing from Les Sables to Cape Horn has been shattered by François Gabart on MICAF. He set the new record on 52days, 6 hours and 18 minutes, an improvement of more than 4 days.

Rounding Cape Horn in a New Record Time

It is remarcable as Francois is sailing for the 1st time the VendeeGlobe and is not even that long sailing in Imoca60 Boats.  He is however only 1hr and 15 minutes ahead of Banque Populair, so it will still be a fierce battle for the end Victory.

LiveSkipper virtual boats have reached the Trade winds at Brazilian coast already, that is to say the leading boats and thus spearing away from the large number of boats behind in the fleet.

The virtual boats in VR, are much slower and have just passed Cape Horn as well.