Last night at 8:51 pm, Nicolas Lunven (Holcim PRB) crossed the finish line in sixth place, followed this morning (at 5:49 am) by Thomas Ruyant (Vulnerable), Justine Mettraux (TeamWork Groupe Snef), and Sam Goodchild (Vulnerable 2) at 3:03 pm. Relief is great for these four sailors who have been subjected to difficult conditions in the Atlantic Ocean in recent days.

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Live video: Nicolas Lunven, Thomas Ruyant, Justine Mettraux, and Sam Goodchild sailing up the channel

6th place for Nicolas Lunven

Last night, Nicolas Lunven, skipper of Holcim - PRB, crossed the finish line in Les Sables d'Olonne in 6th place after completing a round-the-world journey in 75 days, 07 hours, and 49 minutes, in particularly challenging conditions.

Arrival of Nicolas Lunven, 6th in the Vendée Globe. Credit: LloydImages / Alea.

A remarkable performance for the sailor from Vannes who was participating in the Vendée Globe for the first time, realizing a dream he had always cherished. Experienced in major events, including two victories in the Solitaire du Figaro (2009 and 2017) and three participations in The Ocean Race, Nicolas Lunven had the qualities to shine in this edition of the Vendée Globe.

7th place for Thomas Ruyant

This Saturday, January 25, at 05:49 am, after 75 days, 16 hours, and 47 minutes at sea, Thomas Ruyant, the skipper of VULNERABLE, crossed the finish line of the Vendée Globe in 7th position off the coast of Les Sables d'Olonne.

Thomas Ruyant during the sail up the channel of Les Sables d'Olonne. Credit: Anne Beaugé.

Already a winner of the Transat Jacques Vabre and the Route du Rhum, the sailor from Dunkirk was one of the top favorites of this 10th edition. However, true to his unpredictable reputation, the race imposed much more than a simple demonstration of performance on him: it was a real lesson in resilience and humility.

Justine Mettraux, the fastest woman in the Vendée Globe

Justine Mettraux crossed the finish line of the Vendée Globe this Saturday, January 25, at 2:38 pm. By completing the round-the-world journey in 76 days, 01 hour, and 36 minutes, the Swiss sailor becomes the first female and the first international sailor of this edition. Aboard TeamWork - Team Snef, she also achieves the best performance by a female sailor in the history of the Vendée Globe, breaking Clarisse Crémer's record (87 days, 2 hours) by 11 days! The sailor delivered a stellar performance throughout her round-the-world journey, establishing herself even more as one of the key figures in the IMOCA Class.

9th place for Sam Goodchild

This Saturday at 3:03 pm, Sam Goodchild crossed the finish line in Les Sables d'Olonne, concluding his very first Vendée Globe after 76 days, 02 hours, and 01 minute of racing. A great performance for the British skipper of VULNERABLE, who managed to exceed expectations. From the start, he clearly stated his ambition: to challenge the favorites and secure a place among the best. A successful bet for this talented sailor who emerged as one of the major players in this edition, showcasing technical prowess, bold strategic choices, and incredible resilience in the face of challenges.