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Jeremie Beyou, Samantha Davies, Clarisse Cremer and Damien Seguin are preparing for the start of the Vendee Globe. The 33 skippers will head off from the west coast of France on a single-handed non-stop round-the-world voyage. IMAGES
The French sailor Clarisse Crémer (Banque Populaire) arrives in Les Sables-d'Olonne in 12th position. At the age of 31, she became the new holder of the women's single-handed round-the-world monohull record, succeeding the British sailor Ellen MacArthur. IMAGES
French skipper Charlie Dalin (Apivia) sprays champagne as he sets foot on dry land after becoming the first competitor to cross the finish line in the gruelling Vendee Globe round-the-world race. IMAGES
Driven by a desire to discover the world at full speed, François Gabart completed the fastest non-stop solo navigation of the world in 42 days, 16 hours, 40 minutes and 35 seconds, earning him a world record. SOUNDBITE
Solar Impulse 2, an aircraft that is attempting to make the first round-the-world solar-powered flight, is set to resume its journey in late April.
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