At 01:58 last night, Jérémie Beyou crossed the finish line of the Vendée Globe after 74 days, 12 hours, 56 minutes, and 54 seconds of racing. Facing challenging conditions with 2-meter waves and 25 knots of wind, the Charal skipper secured a commendable 4th place following his 3rd place finish in 2016. He will sail up the Sables channel at noon today...

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Despite facing major setbacks, such as the mainsail hook breaking in December and the starboard foil ramrod snapping in January, Jérémie Beyou managed to stay in the leading pack. The journey across the Indian Ocean, Pacific, and Atlantic presented numerous obstacles, but the Charal skipper fought valiantly, especially off the Brazilian coast where he engaged in a fierce battle with Sam Goodchild. This close contest played out intensely, with Jérémie overcoming adversity, including a severe depression earlier in the week, to retain the lead among his group of challengers.

A Legacy of Perseverance and Excellence

At 48 years old, Jérémie Beyou completed his 5th Vendée Globe and now has three consecutive finishes (3rd in 2016, 13th in 2020, 4th in 2024). This Friday, after a night of vigilant watch, the sailor will enjoy the traditional sail up the Sables d’Olonne channel at noon, surrounded by a crowd there to salute his achievement.

Impressive Statistics

Jérémie Beyou covered the theoretical 23,906 nautical miles of the course at an average speed of 13.36 knots. In reality, he tackled 29,049 miles at an average of 16.24 knots, showcasing his skill and endurance in extreme conditions. His 9 days, 17 hours, 34 minutes, and 5 seconds gap behind the winner highlights the intense and demanding nature of the competition each edition.

The coming hours will also see Paul Meilhat (Biotherm) and Nicolas Lunven (Holcim-PRB) cross the finish line, extending the emotion of a Vendée Globe that continues to deliver captivating stories. With this latest performance, Jérémie Beyou reaffirms his status among the prominent figures in offshore racing, upholding the legacy of this legendary solo round-the-world race.