1989–1990 Vendée Globe
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| Event Title | |
|---|---|
| Name | Vendée Globe 1989–1990 |
| Edition | 1st Edition |
| Sponsor | Vendee Region of France |
| Event Details | |
| Start Location | Les Sables-d'Olonne |
| Finish Location | Les Sables-d'Olonne |
| Course | Single person non-stop round the world race |
| Start Date | 26 November 1989 |
| Finish Date | 26 November 1989 |
| Yachts | IMOCA 50 and IMOCA 60 |
| Key people | Race Director Denis Horeau |
| Competitors | |
| Competitors | 13 |
| Competing nations | 3 |
| Results | |
 Gold |  Titouan Lamazou (FRA) |
 Silver | Loïck Peyron (FRA) |
 Bronze | Jean-Luc Van Den Heede (FRA) |
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The Vendée Globe Challenge which later became the 1st edition of the Vendée Globe is a none stop round the world sailing race. The race was a none stop east to west round the world The start was given on November 26, 1989, from the Sables-d'Olonne. This race initially had thirteen boats and seven at the finish, due to multiple abandonments, which is common in this "Everest of the Sea" that is the Vend��e Globe. It was won by Titouan Lamazou on 15 March 1990 creating the first benchmark of the event, which will hold as a record until the 1996–1997 edition.
Background[]
The inaugural Vendée Globe set off from Les Sables d'Olonne on 26 November 1989. Frenchman, Titouan Lamazou, sailing Ecureuil d'Aquitaine II, won the race with a time of 109 days.[1]
Philippe Jeantot, Vendée Globe founder, had problems with breakdowns, and then unfavorable winds, which held him back from the race lead.[2] Philippe Poupon's ketch Fleury Michon X capsized in the Southern Ocean; and Poupon was rescued by Loïck Peyron, who finally finished second, in what was generally a successful first run of the race.[3] Mike Plant, the lone American in the race, disqualified himself after receiving minor assistance near Campbell Island, New Zealand after a $5 rigging part on his sloop, Duracell, was damaged in the Pacific Ocean. Plant lost the race, but to the admiring French, he emerged a real hero after repairing the rigging and finishing the course as an unofficial competitor in 135 days, a new American single-handed circumnavigation record.[4]
Race Director for the first edition was Denis Horeau he went onto run further editions of the race.[5]
Competitors[]
Profile Pictures[]
Alain Gautier (FRA) Generali Concorde
Bertie Reed (RSA) Grinaker
Jean-Luc Van Den Heede (FRA)
Loïck Peyron (FRA) Lada Poch
Philippe Poupon (FRA)
Titouan Lamazou (FRA) Écureuil d'Aquitaine II
Entries Information[]
| Participant | Name | Architect | Boat Builder | Year Launched | Notes | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alain Gautier (FRA) |
Jean-Marie Finot | Le Guen-Hémidy | 1989 | [6] | ||
 Bertie Reed (RSA) |
Grinaker | Martin | JJ Provoyeur (AFS] | 1989 | [7] | |
| Guy Bernardin (FRA) |
O-Kay | Bruce Farr | Kiwi Builder | 1986 | [8] | |
| Jean-François Coste (FRA) |
Éric Tabarly | Chantiers et ateliers de la Perrière | 1967 | |||
| Jean-Yves Terlain (FRA) |
UAP | chantier Hervé et Pinta | 1986 | [9] | ||
| Jean-Luc Van Den Heede (FRA) |
Philippe Harlé Alain Mortain |
Garcia | 1989 | [10] | ||
| Loïck Peyron (FRA) |
Luc Bouvet Olivier Petit |
Chantier Couach | 1986 | |||
 Mike Plant (USA) |
Rodger Martin | Mike Plant JF Galvao |
1989 | [11] | ||
| Patrice Carpentier (FRA) |
Le Nouvel Observateur | 1985 | ||||
| Pierre Follenfant (FRA) |
Chantier Hervé et Pinta | 1989 | ||||
| Philippe Jeantot (FRA) |
Marc Lombard | Jeantot Marine | 1989 | |||
| Philippe Poupon (FRA) |
Philippe Briand | ATA Jeanneau | 1989 | |||
| Titouan Lamazou (FRA) |
Luc Bouvet Olivier Petit |
Chantier Capitaine Flint | 1989 |
Results[]
| Pos | Sailor | Yacht | Time | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Titouan Lamazou (FRA) |
109d 08h 48' 50" | ||
| 2 | Loïck Peyron (FRA) |
110d 01h 18' 06" | ||
| 3 | Jean-Luc Van Den Heede (FRA) |
112d 01h 14' 00" | ||
| 4 | Philippe Jeantot (FRA) |
113d 23h 47' 47" | ||
| 5 | Pierre Follenfant (FRA) |
114d 21h 09' 06" | ||
| 6 | Alain Gautier (FRA) |
132d 13h 01' 48" | ||
| 7 | Jean-François Coste (FRA) |
163d 01h 19' 20" | ||
| DNF | Mike Plant (USA) |
Duracell | Received minor assistance (New Zealand) but completed the course | |
| DNF | Patrice Carpentier (FRA) |
Le Nouvel Observateur | Damaged auto-pilot (Falklands) | |
| DNF |  Bertie Reed |
Grinaker | Damaged rudder | |
| DNF | Jean-Yves Terlain (FRA) |
UAP | Dismasted | |
| DNF | Philippe Poupon (FRA) |
Fleury Michon X | Capsized | |
| DNF | Guy Bernardin (FRA) |
O-Kay | Medical Issue Toothache |
Incidents[]
- Philippe Poupon boat was struck by a waive and ended up lying heeled at 90 degrees. Loïck Peyron in a remarkable bit of seamanshup took the boat in tow and, after Philippe Poupon detached the mast the boat right itself. A filmed of the event can be seen here.[13]
- Jean-Yves Terlain dismasted south of Cape Town.
- Guy Bernardin is forced to give up due to a dental problem and makes a stopover in Australia
References and publications[]
- ^ "Yachting's 1990 Honor Roll". Yachting. 170 (4). April 1991. ISSN 0043-9940. Retrieved 8 December 2016.
- ^ "Vendée Globe 1989–90". Vendée Globe. Retrieved 13 September 2017.
- ^ Byrne, Dan (27 January 1990). "'Roaring 40s' Claim 3 Sailboats". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 8 December 2016.
- ^ Excerpt from Broken Seas by Marlin Bree Retrieved 8 October 2013
- ^ "Denis Horeau appointed Race Director for the 8th Vendée Globe". Race Organisers. 18 March 2014. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
- ^ "Document sans titre".
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- ^ "Edition 1989/1990 : Une grande course est née". Vendée Globe (in French). Archived from the original on 22 October 2004. Retrieved 8 December 2016.
- ^ "Le Vendée Globe de Loïck Peyron". INA. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
External links[]
- Round-the-world sailing competitions
- Single-handed sailing competitions
- Sailing competitions in France
- 1989 in sailing
- 1990 in sailing
- Vendée Globe
- 1989 Vendee Globe sailors