Why do skippers never pass along the African coasts?

Why does the Vendée Globe fleet not sail along the African coast?

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The Vendée Globe fleet continues on its way towards the Cape of Good Hope.

But while one might naively think that the skippers would go straight ahead or, better still, along the African coast, they have as usual taken the bet to spin west, off Brazil.

In his question of the week, to be found every Friday during the race,

wonders why no one chooses the shortest route.

On the program, wind, a former winner of the Vendée Globe and… the Paris ring road.

Yes, yes, for real.

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