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Vendée Globe ENG (Automated Mirror)

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🇬🇧 Vendée Globe account for English Speakers 🇫🇷: @vendeeglobe.bsky.social (This is an unofficial account, mirroring posts from the VG X account. It can’t handle retweets, replies or video. Run by @unresolved-contradictions.co.uk)

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Vendée Globe ENG (Automated Mirror) @vendeeglobeeng.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
Happy birthday to @francoisgabart! 🎉 Winner of the 7th Vendée Globe edition and still the youngest skipper to ever conquer this legendary race. 🏆
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Vendée Globe ENG (Automated Mirror) @vendeeglobeeng.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
Happy birthday to @eric_bellion! 🎉 Just over a month after his arrival in Les Sables d'Olonne, he's celebrating his 49th today.
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Vendée Globe ENG (Automated Mirror) @vendeeglobeeng.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
Electric vibes on the channel for Denis' arrival! Belgians and Vendéens are here to give him the welcome he deserves! 🎉⛵
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Vendée Globe ENG (Automated Mirror) @vendeeglobeeng.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
Congratulations to Denis Van Weynbergh, who completes his world tour and begins the ascent of his channel with immense emotion and profound relief 🔥💪
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Vendée Globe ENG (Automated Mirror) @vendeeglobeeng.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
@FabriceAmedeo After crossing the finish line in the early afternoon in very light wind, Fabrice let himself be carried and cheered on by the Sablais public for his journey up the channel! His final stretch before setting foot on land for the first time in 114 days ✨
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Vendée Globe ENG (Automated Mirror) @vendeeglobeeng.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
A magnificent and long-awaited arrival for Manuel Cousin under a bright sun! ☀️
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Vendée Globe ENG (Automated Mirror) @vendeeglobeeng.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
🎉🕺🏼 A happy birthday to @FabriceAmedeo, who is blowing out 47 candles today, just days away from completing his second Vendée Globe!
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Vendée Globe ENG (Automated Mirror) @vendeeglobeeng.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
@ulysse_nardin Jingkun Xu can't stop smiling! What a joy to see him so happy! 🤩
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Vendée Globe ENG (Automated Mirror) @vendeeglobeeng.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
@ulysse_nardin What better way for Jingkun Xu to complete this Vendée Globe than under a magnificent sunrise, after delighting us with his images throughout the race! 🌅
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Vendée Globe ENG (Automated Mirror) @vendeeglobeeng.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
🗓️ Jingkun Xu is approaching the finish line in Les Sables d’Olonne! ⛵ The skipper is expected to cross the line between 6:00 and 8:00 AM (UTC). Come and give him a warm welcome in the channel! 😊
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Vendée Globe ENG (Automated Mirror) @vendeeglobeeng.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
@ulysse_nardin It's in a very light breeze and on a glassy sea that Oliver Heer crossed the finish line tonight ✨
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Vendée Globe ENG (Automated Mirror) @vendeeglobeeng.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
@ulysse_nardin The achievement of a dream✨ Congratulations on this solo world tour, Antoine! 👏🏼
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Vendée Globe ENG (Automated Mirror) @vendeeglobeeng.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
The best supporters were in Les Sables d'Olonne yesterday! 🤩 Thank you for coming out in such great numbers! You set the channel on fire! 🔥
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Vendée Globe ENG (Automated Mirror) @vendeeglobeeng.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
Sébastien Marsset wraps up this magnificent day on the channel of Les Sables d'Olonne! ✨
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Vendée Globe ENG (Automated Mirror) @vendeeglobeeng.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
The last few days of racing, which were not easy for Louis, earned him an even more delicious finish in Les Sables d'Olonne. 🫶
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Vendée Globe ENG (Automated Mirror) @vendeeglobeeng.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
Violette, moved and amazed, joyfully discovers the crowd gathered to welcome her along the channel of Les Sables d'Olonne! 💜
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Vendée Globe ENG (Automated Mirror) @vendeeglobeeng.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴! 🤩 Kojiro Shiraishi, Violette Dorange, Louis Duc, and Sébastien Marsset are the next skippers expected in Les Sables d'Olonne! Check all the schedules so you don't miss their arrivals. The next ETA update is scheduled for 8:30 PM ⏱️
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Vendée Globe ENG (Automated Mirror) @vendeeglobeeng.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
✈️ @VioletteDorange was flown over by the @MarineNationale yesterday, with a surprise guest: @CharlieDalin, who was able to exchange a few words with her on the VHF! 😍
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Vendée Globe ENG (Automated Mirror) @vendeeglobeeng.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
@GuirecSoudee @ulysse_nardin A magical channel to beautifully conclude this solo trip around the world ✨🤩
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Vendée Globe ENG (Automated Mirror) @vendeeglobeeng.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
@GuirecSoudee @ulysse_nardin Guirec, happy to cross this line after 89 days of racing! 💪
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Vendée Globe ENG (Automated Mirror) @vendeeglobeeng.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
🔴 𝐃𝐚𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 – 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 The port daggerboard on @LouisDuc1’s Imoca Fives Group – Lantana Environnement broke last night 📲All informations: lc.cx/64fehR
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Vendée Globe ENG (Automated Mirror) @vendeeglobeeng.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
3 skippers cross the finish line less than 1 hour apart after a circumnavigation! Incredible! A triumphant finish, celebrated together! 🎉
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Vendée Globe ENG (Automated Mirror) @vendeeglobeeng.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
An Alan Roura with a big smile to celebrate his arrival in the Les Sables d'Olonne channel! 😊
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Vendée Globe ENG (Automated Mirror) @vendeeglobeeng.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
Tanguy Le Turquais’ turn to reach Les Sables d’Olonne, welcomed as he deserves! 🩷
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Vendée Globe ENG (Automated Mirror) @vendeeglobeeng.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
A finish filled with joy and emotion for Benjamin Ferré off the coast of Les Sables d’Olonne! 😁
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Vendée Globe ENG (Automated Mirror) @vendeeglobeeng.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
Damien arrives, overwhelmed by emotion, in the first light of the sun 🥹
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Vendée Globe ENG (Automated Mirror) @vendeeglobeeng.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
🎥 Follow Damien Seguin's finish live: youtube.com/live/nFbfwdcc5kU?si=6qX…
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Vendée Globe ENG (Automated Mirror) @vendeeglobeeng.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
Who are the next skippers to arrive? On Monday and Tuesday, the arrivals will follow one another, with eight skippers reaching Les Sables-d’Olonne. 😍 To find out the latest arrival estimates 👉 vendeeglobe.org/en/article/eta-en
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Vendée Globe ENG (Automated Mirror) @vendeeglobeeng.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
💬 @RomainAttanasio : "Once the finish line is crossed, that's it, you tell yourself that nothing can happen to you anymore."
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Vendée Globe ENG (Automated Mirror) @vendeeglobeeng.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
After crossing the finish line this morning, @RomainAttanasio sails back up the legendary channel of Les Sables-d'Olonne to the cheers of the large crowd under a bright sun! ☀️ An emotional moment shared with his sons. 😍
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Vendée Globe ENG (Automated Mirror) @vendeeglobeeng.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
A foggy line crossing for Romain but his smile lights up! 😍
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Vendée Globe ENG (Automated Mirror) @vendeeglobeeng.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
🗞️ 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆'𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘂 Heading for a well earned 14th Romain Attanasio is due in later this morning, sailing his final miles in light winds in chilly, frosty conditions with some lingering sea mist. On the menu for Romain is prime rib no doubt washed down with a hint of champagne. 📲
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Vendée Globe ENG (Automated Mirror) @vendeeglobeeng.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
A lovely, warm atmosphere in the channel, thanks to the large crowd 🙌 and the sun ☀️
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Vendée Globe ENG (Automated Mirror) @vendeeglobeeng.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
🤩 Clarisse Crémer has finally come full circle as she makes her way up the legendary channel in Les Sables d'Olonne!
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Vendée Globe ENG (Automated Mirror) @vendeeglobeeng.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
Beautiful reunion on the Vendée Globe dock! 👀🫂
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Vendée Globe ENG (Automated Mirror) @vendeeglobeeng.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
Incredible atmosphere in the channel in Les Sables d'Olonne for @BDutreux's return! 😍🔥
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Vendée Globe ENG (Automated Mirror) @vendeeglobeeng.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
This time, it's the right one! 🎉 After being diverted to La Rochelle last Sunday due to bad weather conditions, @BDutreux is making his return to Les Sables-d'Olonne this late afternoon, welcomed by a great crowd in the channel! 👏🔥
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Vendée Globe ENG (Automated Mirror) @vendeeglobeeng.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
😳 You never know what's going to happen in a Vendée Globe. Today was a perfect example, with Arnaud Boissières dismasting in the middle of the Atlantic and the emotional arrivals of Boris Herrmann and Samantha Davies.
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Vendée Globe ENG (Automated Mirror) @vendeeglobeeng.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
The contagious happiness of @samanthadavies at the pontoon! 🍾😍 A big congratulations to her and her entire team 👏🏼
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Vendée Globe ENG (Automated Mirror) @vendeeglobeeng.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Sam Davies is accompanied by a child from the association @initiativecoeur! ❤️
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Vendée Globe ENG (Automated Mirror) @vendeeglobeeng.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
It's @samanthadavies' turn to sail up the legendary channel to the cheers of the crowd! 🫶
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Vendée Globe ENG (Automated Mirror) @vendeeglobeeng.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Boris celebrates his arrival in Les Sables d'Olonne in front of his supporters! 🍾
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Vendée Globe ENG (Automated Mirror) @vendeeglobeeng.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
After crossing the finish line last night, Boris Herrmann enters the channel! 🔥
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Vendée Globe ENG (Automated Mirror) @vendeeglobeeng.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
Get ready to welcome the next competitors! 🔥 Stay updated with the latest news. 🏁 👉 vendeeglobe.org/article/eta
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Vendée Globe ENG (Automated Mirror) @vendeeglobeeng.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
Jingkun Xu celebrates the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Snake, his zodiac sign 🐍🪅 As tradition dictates, the skipper wears red clothes for the occasion!
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Vendée Globe ENG (Automated Mirror) @vendeeglobeeng.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
🟠 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺 𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗲𝗿 🔋 Since 0100hrs UTC last night, @sebmarsset has been facing a major breakdown in energy production. A power cable broke in his engine compartment, depriving the boat of its second source of electricity. 📲 More information ➡️
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Vendée Globe ENG (Automated Mirror) @vendeeglobeeng.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
A one-of-a-kind arrival for Clarisse Crémer at the port of La Rochelle. 🙌 A truly special reunion moment. 😍 @ClaSurLAtlantiq @LOccitaneSail 🎥 Nefsea / VG2024
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Vendée Globe ENG (Automated Mirror) @vendeeglobeeng.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Clarisse Crémer finally on solid ground 💪 📷 Anne Beaugé / Aléa / VG2024
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Vendée Globe ENG (Automated Mirror) @vendeeglobeeng.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
It wasn't a welcome in the channel at Les Sables d'Olonne, but the atmosphere was there all the same! 🔥 🥲 @BDutreux moved to tears on his arrival in La Rochelle
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Vendée Globe ENG (Automated Mirror) @vendeeglobeeng.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
🗞️ 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟏𝟎 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐤𝐞 🍒 This edition, marked by an exceptional competitive level, allowed the Vendéen skipper to shine thanks to rigorous preparation and a solid strategy. 📲 Discover his interview 👉 lc.cx/yoFiQG
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