Vendée victory goes to the wire
‘I feel like I’m living in a dream! This result is beyond my expectations’
After what was not only the closest, but also the most complex finish in the Vendée Globe’s 32-year history, Yannick Bestaven won the 2020/21 edition.
Bestaven on Maître CoQ was 3rd across the finish line early on Thursday 28 January, but earned the win thanks to a time compensation of 10 hours and 15 minutes, which he was awarded for his role in the search and rescue of fellow competitor Kevin Escoffier back in November.
