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ext stop Les Sables d’Olonne: Alex Thomson’s enjoyed a stunning send off as the team delivered the VPLPdesigned IMOCA from their base in Gosport to the start of the Vendée Globe. Due to quarantine arrangements, this time skipper Alex Thomson joined the boat in France separately before starting the solo round the world race in November. Photo: Rick Tomlinson

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