Vendée Globe Wednesday Morning Update - Riders on the Storm

[@elizabethsmith552]

I can’t emphasise enough how refreshing it is to have someone reporting facts in a concise, clear way, without feeling the need to add music and the atmosphere of a 10 year old’s birthday party! This report shows that there is still hope for people who actually want to hear facts and don’t need music or other diversions to keep their attention.

[@Sail-World]

Thank you! It does seem grabbing attention involves shouting, bells and whistles, but that's not my style. Maybe that's my age showing!

[@davidnichols147]

Are heart's go out to Pip, she is a true WARRIOR and we do pray her keel will be revived before further complications arise. Keep us posted, these daily updates are wonderful and right to the point. Thank you again!

[@mikeruhland6928]

Where are the reliability engineers to support Pip? Relay life is known and knowable. Diagnostic logic could be build in to the circuit. The design of the controls should also be called into question. This seems to be a large gap in her organization. The other item to scrutinize is the line ejection shoe on the self tailing winch. I would like to see these failed components in more detail. We need more racing and less fixing on board. I think the repairs make for great viewing.

[@curly2544]

Thanks for the wheather forecast! Oh, I'm very sorry for Pip 🙁 but we saw in the last Vendée what a strong woman she is! 💪 She will manage it! I wish her, "our" Boris and of course all the other sailors the best, especially in these difficult conditions in the Southern Ocean! 🍀 Greetings from Bavaria/Germany

[@Sail-World]

Yes, last time she managed to change out a rudder, which was extraordinary. Electrical / electronic problems can be incredibly frustrating, and when it's something that is difficult to diagnose, as is clearly the case with the keel motor, it must be so depressing.

[@troyboyd3100]

Awesome! Thanks for the explanation of the exclusion zone and penalties. Pip is an absolute legend! She repaired (not just replaced) an electronic relay ...at sea, in the middle of nowhere, by herself! Amazing!

[@utenorman1283]

Feeling so much for Pip, sending her all good wishes in the hope that she overcomes this challenge. Fingers and toes crossed for all sailors and their boats as things might get hairy now due to the weather. Many thanks to you for the update and warm regards from Germany.

[@Sail-World]

Really hoping she manages to solve the issues and get back up to pace.

[@markbrown4955]

Your heart goes out to Pip, she looked so down. Come on Pip we are right behind you

[@Sail-World]

She has fixed the keel problem by combining parts from both the new and old relays!

[@markbrown4955]

@Sail-World yes well done that lady👍thanks for the reply and keep up the excellent reports.

[@adrienpecher337]

Stumbled on your channel by chance a couple of days ago, keep up the good work. Definitely one of the better channels out there to follow the race! Thanks a lot

[@Sail-World]

Welcome, and thank you for the feedback!

[@flyboya340]

Thank you for the explanstion on the penalty zone...good work 😊

[@markloubser2433]

Appreciate the short and sweet updates. Cheers.

[@Sail-World]

Glad you like them!

[@urkn8963]

Amazing race - and great work from you guys to provide this daily update! Highly appreciated!

[@Sail-World]

I am completely gripped by this amazing race!

[@utam.3210]

Danke für Ihren ausführlichen Bericht vom heutigen Tag, ich wünsche vor allem Pip viel Glück und Durchhaltevermögen, jetzt kommt sicher der schwierigste Teil der Vendee Globe, ich drücke allen die Daumen !

[@RalphBrooker-gn9iv]

This is excellent. Thank you 🙏 Godspeed to all skippers and their yachts. Thoughts with Pip.

[@uliw.8586]

all good wishes to Pip - you will overcome the challenges !!! warm greetings from Germany

[@FelionRoar]

Excellent commentary!

[@Sail-World]

Thank you!

[@dmcasson]

Thoughts go out to Pip. She's an absolute star. Tough as they come, and such a lovely person. Hope the problems are fixable and are able to be sorted swiftly. Come on Pip, we're routing for you!

[@gf04rce76]

Another amazing summary and update 👍

[@Sail-World]

Thank you. It is nice to get such positive feedback about the videos.

[@janee8973]

Very interesting. Very sorry for Pip, she seems really down. I am wondering how the skippers are dealing with all the time zone changes?

[@guidouytterhaegen]

Pip…is a good sleeper😮

[@ukpitts]

Horrid day for Pip - she will bounce back, Her rudder change last time showed the world that she is completely extraordinary. However, it must be very uncomfortable for her team to have sent her out with a duff spare keel relay. Even less comfortable if it was not unboxed and tested before being stowed aboard.

[@rolandtb3]

Dominoe effect, carnage, one foot at a time.

[@ChrisWhatley]

So sad for Pip, can you give more of an update on Sam Goodchild please!

[@martinpolach6171]

Pip We Care ❤️❤️❤️

[@dennisg8164]

😢😢 Bad news again for Pip.

[@rickydlayaute5387]

Better than French channels ...subscribe immediatly !!👏👏👏👍😎🏁🐆🇫🇷

[@klauskirchmayr7320]

who is in the jury and ist the AEZ adjusted based on real time data?

[@David-l8r9w]

Boat for sale in the UK 1:06 😂

[@MrTrapper28]

Chin up Pip ❤️

[@FelionRoar]

Why is there an exclusion zone? It's not just so sailors don't hit icebergs, because it's always there. It's a HUGE area of our planet.

[@Sail-World]

It is there for the sailors' safety to stop them going too far south. Yes, the Antarctic is a huge part of our planet, and effectively what they are going round in the Vendee Globe.

[@bonvoyage5377]

If the antarctic isnt excluded, then, if one of the sailors has a major problem say in the middle of icebergs/pack ice whatever, then rescue teams are put at a greater risk(their own life) to get them out

[@justinbarber4567]

Charlie Dalin not “Darlin”!

[@Sail-World]

I know, and I keep doing it :-( After saying Charlie with the 'ar' I struggle not to say Dalin with an 'ar'...