The single-handed Around the World non-stop race will start on November 10th 2012. Skippers from France, Britain, Switzerland, Poland, Italy and Spain will be competing in 20 boats. Some of the numbers are quite staggering. 439 miles in a day, winner took 83 days on the last race. The Open 60 monohull is quite a machine to sail. Presentation - Vendée Globe 2012-2013
This statement from the organizers pretty much sums up the stupidity; "The 2008-2009 race will be remembered for the spectacular rescue of Jean Le Cam at Cape Horn and of Yann Eliès right in the middle of the Indian Ocean."