Nicolas Troussel (CORUM L’Épargne) has dismasted NW of the Cape Verde Islands
French skipper Nicolas Troussel who was lying in seventh place in the Vendée Globe has dismasted on CORUM L’Épargne this morning.
He was racing south in brisk NE’ly trade wind conditions some 260 nautical miles NW of the Cape Verde islands.
Troussel, 46, was not injured and is in the process of securing the boat before further assessing the situation after sunrise.
Teams info
Thomas Ruyant: “I will not be at the start of the next Route du Rhum”
My disappointment is immense. This race holds a special place in my history. I have competed in it and won it twice. As the defending champion, I was obviously very keen to come back and defend that victory.
•••Imperious Goodchild fends off Beccaria as he storms to victory in the Défi Azimut 48 Hours
After an explosive start and a race of unbridled intensity, Sam Goodchild, skipper of MACIF Santé Prévoyance, completed his second victory of the 2026 season when winning the Défi Azimut 48 Hours solo race early this mor…
•••
