But why has the Vendée Globe fleet split in two?

Vendée Globe: the question of the first week -

The Vendée Globe skippers set sail a week ago and yet there is already so much to say.

Between the aborted departure of Amedeo, the breakage of Beyou, and the plume of Le Cam, there would be plenty to do.

But for the first question of the week, a weekly meeting for

during the race, we have chosen to focus on the tactical choices of the fleet.

Why did she quickly split in two?

Why did some move west and others further south?

Answers in images and with the expertise of Vincent Riou, winner of the event in 2004-2005.

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