Jan 20A sad end for BT and Seb in the Vendee Globe

• By Laura in News,
• Tags: BT Team Ellen, Vendee Globe

It’s now just over two weeks since Sébastion Josse sailed the BT IMOCA 60 into Auckland harbour bringing to a close the final chapter of his valiant attempt to win the 2008/09 Vendée Globe race.  The ending was nothing short of devastating but some consolation can be had from the fact that Sébastien spent 50 days racing with the leading pack proving that both himself and the boat were hugely competitive.

The massive capsize in 60-knot winds and furious seas on Boxing Day caused terminal damage to the rudder system that could not be repaired at sea.  Sébastien’s tactical and competitive race that saw him take the lead no less than seven times, also caught the attention of the watching media and garnered a huge swell of support from his sponsors employees. Here at  OC Group – Race HQ,  we enthusiastically tracked his every move and shared equally in his disappointment.

BT is now safely moored in Viaduct Basin, home of the 2003 America’s Cup, but Seb has had to watch as the frontrunners escaped Cape Horn and began their race back up the South Atlantic.

“It’s hard to step back ashore when the guys are going back up the Atlantic and it’s not easy to be watching the game from the side of the pitch,” said Seb.

To watch the lastest interview of Seb in Paris discussing the Vendee Globe click here