Seawolves Vendeeglobe 2024 report day 67 - Jean Breaks J2 stay! Conrad VS Jean! Violette fixes J3!

[@SeawolvesTV]

www.oostwegelcollection.nl/chateau-st-gerlach/ (Link to the chateau)

[@johndyck6818]

Conrad , I think came into his first race very much underrated. He has proved himself a s one of the more knowledgeable sailors in the the fleet. His videos have some of the best . Showing all the emotions of a Vendee Globe race from the elation to despair. Hid rope knowledge and all their functions was very well done. Great presenter for all of us couch sailors during this event. It will be someone to look forward to in 2028.

[@Baywalker5017]

I totally agree. He should consider making and presenting a series on ocean racing….he’s a natural!

[@kompostiwurm662]

@@Baywalker5017 what i said in aformer komment: "Conrad Coolman" that´s what he is 🤣🤣🤣

[@mokahe123]

Conrad did his first Vendée in 2016. But yes, his videos are really cool!

[@jamesaron1967]

Completely agree, couldn't have said it better myself.

[@davidtydeman1434]

Conrad has done the Vendee before and is well respected amongst the fleet. His videos are great especially for those new to the race. He is also one of the few skippers regularly posting videos in English rather than French which makes him more accessible to us native English speakers

[@grahamhunter9565]

Just when I thought I had an idea about how advanced these boats were, I was given a masterclass in rope technology. Thanks to Conrad and Florian.

[@SandyCavin]

WOWZA! Amazing, enjoyable video, Thank you, love the walk & thoroughly enjoyed Conrad's tour of the ropes, especially the PIANO (34 ropes) & all the loads they carry. Love the life Conrad...

[@SeawolvesTV]

No idea what happened wolves! Somehow YT cut of the final part of the analysis

[@Steve-zl2vz]

Thanks for letting us know Florian. Can you re-upload it and see if it all shows up?

[@SeawolvesTV]

@@Steve-zl2vz nope, its really some type of bug. Because normally the chat also stays open stil for a while etc. I was suddenly kicked out of the video into another video. really strange

[@kompostiwurm662]

@@SeawolvesTV thanks for this explanation Florian

[@bdjm8595]

Thanks again Florian, another fun episode and chat

[@Baywalker5017]

All you have succeeded in making me go out tomorrow with my drone and get it to follow me…..like a faithful drone! And that hotel certainly looks worth checking out!

[@bradleydaniels9639]

Great job with the camera love it ❤️👍

[@m.w.1139]

Thank you❤, I really enjoy to see the Place in the beginning. Cool how You did that❤.

[@SeawolvesTV]

Thank you :) (I'm learning :)

[@MrMilothedog]

Your “walk/jog” sequence was exquisite! You masterfully captured the essence and feeling of the moment. It seemed effortless but I am sure it wasn’t.

[@KathrynMcFarlane-hu5hy]

You are too brave Amazing up the mast

[@reloadncharge9907]

Going to miss your updates and daily interactions….time to drop my lines and go sailing I guess! Thanks, until the next big one! Andrew in Florida

[@stewartmckean639]

Always a great commentary mr sea wolf

[@flyfishyfred8730]

Where did Jean get bread? Is he making bread while sailing?

[@PatMalone-t7f]

Amazing, thank you from Santa Cruz CA!

[@SeawolvesTV]

Who else is excited to see this epic Dagger-boat Duel :)? #JeanVSConrad

[@annemacpherson916]

Hell yeh 🎉😂❤

[@Steve-zl2vz]

Yes! They are both bold in their decision-making so this should be fun to watch. While I'm partial to Conrad as I know him, I'm also an old guy and close to JLC's age, so I'm also sort of rooting for him. He's the sly old fox that just always seems to find a way to get back into it... which I love. Conrad is so relentless, though and that is inspiring as well!

[@jamesaron1967]

That is a beautiful place you showed us at the start of the video. Must be amazing in the summer. Conrad is second to none when it comes to tech explanations of the IMOCA. I'm glad he was able to move up in rank, he deserves it. What happened to Jean is weird. Not only is he in very light winds but his yacht is also brand new. I did not expect something like that to occur. Maybe a weak point in the construction of the rig that wasn't noticed after the launch, and subsequently worsened in the rough conditions of the Southern Ocean only to finally give way now. The new one-design mast will be essential if they're going to permit T-foil rudders in the future. The loads will increase. That was one of the main reasons they are still not allowed. If they were permitted teams would install them without having the necessary improvements to their rigs.

[@nicolaslaurent403]

Jean was doing so well ,coming back and Conrad always fuuny sailor but ,tackling away.

[@pixiehorse]

Thanks for the update!

[@janetleigh-gt5zc]

Jean will regroup and start again..........❤

[@patdemers7096]

That was an amazing video from Conrad

[@glenndennis6801]

Florian, another great show. I have to get back to Europe and Holland, especially. I lived in Germany for 5 years, 1988 to 93 and visited Holland several times. I did the Nijmegen March twice and a couple of bike tours along with other trips. But now I sail it's much easier on the body. ❤ from Canada.

[@kaihorstmann2783]

The nice thing with Dyneema is how easy you can splice it compared to steel cable. Splicing steel cable ist blood, dirt, and cursing

[@bradleydaniels9639]

Were only here for a blink of the time 👍

[@caroleast9636]

Brilliant Conrad👍 and great to know that such superb ropes can be produced from recycled materials

[@luisvieira1809]

It’s a grey heron. The bird in the painting. I need to see the rest of the painting.

[@hugogreen13]

How much per metre for those impressive Marlow ropes. And is Marlow the go to rope manufacturer?

[@cev.5069]

Hellooo Florian, First: flys the Drone automatically behind you? Second: Is Violette also without the j2 stay? Third: Why Boris can't go upwind like the others? He has 10 -15 degrees bigger angel then the others in the same weatherzone. And kast mit least: A great Show from You, thanks a lot Carsten

[@SeawolvesTV]

yes and no :)

[@jamesaron1967]

Florian said in a previous episode that the J2 stay is an important component to hold up the mast so there's no problem. She had a J3 sail issue which is fixed now.

[@spare9434]

News on Boris and malizia?

[@jamesaron1967]

Apparently, he broke his port foil. That makes three yachts with broken foils in this edition.

[@sancareke1777]

What drone are you using? I would appreciate if you share! Thank you ..

[@SeawolvesTV]

Avata 2 and Neo

[@MrMilothedog]

@@SeawolvesTV do you plan on catching the Avata 2 sailing single-handed? Love to see how you do that.

[@Alexa-s3g9n]

New mast. Then we will have new problems/challenges that will show up during the next VG. Probably... or improvement of simulations/testing.

[@dereksmith7344]

Oh dear. Where’s it gone

[@lnblues]

I’m worried. Is Jean OK

[@nottoolatetofly371]

Florian, great drone video! May I ask what drone you used?

[@firstreflex8525]

Can you please put the link to the tracker here. The other VG one is showing only the big line in front of the finish

[@SeawolvesTV]

live.initiatives-coeur.fr/vendee-globe/2024

[@380Scania]

Boris and Team Malitzia have also posted a video update to say that Boris has a badly damaged foil on Malitzia after it struck something in the water. He tried to cut it away from the boat but could not so he managed to shorten its overall length and secure it at the tip with some lines from the deck but it is going to compromise his speed and i would guess his finishing time and overall position. He has not retired. 😞. Greg 🇬🇧

[@SeawolvesTV]

will update you in the live finish

[@erichartman1202]

Are you using a? HoverAir X1? Or the pro or Pro Max? I have the basic one and thinking of the upgrade.

[@SeawolvesTV]

this was Avata 2 and Neo

[@jeromemorris2700]

Neat intro