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 Vendée Globe. It was won by Titouan Lamazou on the 15th 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
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Entries Information
| Participant | Name | Architect | Boat Builder | Year Launched | Notes | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alain Gautier (FRA) |
Generali Concorde | 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) |
Cacharel / Pen Duick III | Éric Tabarly | Chantiers et ateliers de la Perrière | 1967 | ||
| Jean-Yves Terlain (FRA) |
UAP | Joubert-Nivelt | chantier Hervé et Pinta | 1986 | [9] | |
| Jean-Luc Van Den Heede (FRA) |
36.15 MET | Philippe Harlé Alain Mortain |
Garcia | 1989 | [10] | |
| Loïck Peyron (FRA) |
Lada Poch | Luc Bouvet Olivier Petit |
Chantier Couach | 1986 | ||
 Mike Plant (USA) |
Duracell | Rodger Martin | Mike Plant JF Galvao |
1989 | [11] | |
| Patrice Carpentier (FRA) |
Le Nouvel Observateur | Robert Nikerson | 1985 | |||
| Pierre Follenfant (FRA) |
TBS-Charente Maritime | Joubert-Nivelt | Chantier Hervé et Pinta | 1989 | ||
| Philippe Jeantot (FRA) |
Crédit Agricole IV | Marc Lombard | Jeantot Marine | 1989 | ||
| Philippe Poupon (FRA) |
Fleury Michon X | Philippe Briand | ATA Jeanneau | 1989 | ||
| Titouan Lamazou (FRA) |
Écureuil d'Aquitaine II | Luc Bouvet Olivier Petit |
Chantier Capitaine Flint | 1989 |
Results
| Pos | Sailor | Yacht | Time | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Titouan Lamazou (FRA) |
Ecureuil d'Aquitaine II | 109d 08h 48' 50" | |
| 2 | Loïck Peyron (FRA) |
Lada Poch | 110d 01h 18' 06" | |
| 3 | Jean-Luc Van Den Heede (FRA) |
36.15 MET | 112d 01h 14' 00" | |
| 4 | Philippe Jeantot (FRA) |
Crédit Agricole IV | 113d 23h 47' 47" | |
| 5 | Pierre Follenfant (FRA) |
TBS-Charente Maritime | 114d 21h 09' 06" | |
| 6 | Alain Gautier (FRA) |
Generali Concorde | 132d 13h 01' 48" | |
| 7 | Jean-François Coste (FRA) |
Cacharel | 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
Reference and Publications
- ^ "Yachting's 1990 Honor Roll". Yachting. Vol. 170, no. 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. 2014-03-18. Retrieved 2021-01-20.
- ^ http://www.histoiredeshalfs.com/Histoire%20des%2060%27/F1.htm
- ^ http://www.histoiredeshalfs.com/Histoire%20des%2060%27/E10.htm
- ^ http://www.histoiredeshalfs.com/Histoire%20des%2060%27/E5.htm
- ^ http://www.histoiredeshalfs.com/Histoire%20des%2060%27/A3.htm
- ^ http://www.histoiredeshalfs.com/Histoire%20des%2060%27/A5.htm
- ^ http://www.histoiredeshalfs.com/Histoire%20des%2060%27/E8.htm
- ^ "Edition 1989/1990 : Une grande course est née". Vendée Globe (in French). Archived from the original on 2004-10-22. Retrieved 2016-12-08.
- ^ "Le Vendée Globe de Loïck Peyron". INA. Retrieved 9 December 2012.