Why Was Charlie Dalin So Quick? - Vendée Globe Week 10 - 15-1-25

Charlie Dalin didn’t just win the Vendee Globe he smashed it out of the park, destroyed the record and sailed a near flawless race. Taking more than 9 days off the previous record is staggering. This was a triumph from a personal point too and this was a performance that came down to his considerable experience and his meticulous preparations around an advanced and sophisticated boat. He was pushed hard by Yoann Richomme the whole way round and crossed the line just under a day later in second. Richomme's first lap of the planet was played out at an incredible pace. But what made Charlie Dalin and his record breaking IMOCA Macif Santé Prévoyance so quick? Matt Sheahan takes a look at both of these extraordinary sailors as well taking a look at Dalin, the man and his machine. CHAPTERS & QUICK LINKS 01:12 Dalin's arrival 02:55 Yoann Richomme’s part in the achievement 06:00 What made Dalin so quick? 06:45 Why is Dalin's boat so quick? 09:12 'Well done Charlie' 10:03 Rankings PREVIOUS VENDEE GLOBE REPORTS - Into The Finish - Vendee Globe - 13 -1-25 https://youtu.be/H06AXfdqmsY - Ice, Lightning & Stress - Vendee Globe - Week Nine 9 -1-25 https://youtu.be/Y3sQkGr_URE - The Turning Point - Vendee Globe - Week Eight 2-1-25 https://youtu.be/tpHyhuMTHtI - Emotions Run High and Low - Vendee Globe - Week Seven 26 12 24 https://youtu.be/1Dy0y5qI7bc - A Massive New Cape Horn Record - Vendee Globe https://youtu.be/-0aGaQkKKJY - Drama in the Deep South - Vendee Globe - Week Six - 19-12-24 https://youtu.be/DNhQvZNsOGc - Medallia Dismasted - Vendée Globe 16 12 24 https://youtu.be/Y944gP4LumI - Broken Boats & Big Gambles - Week 5 Review https://youtu.be/k7v_C8-Evbk - Storms Brewing - Vendée Globe - Week 4 Review https://youtu.be/pSQWaIcI1gs - And now...EVEN FASTER! - Vendée Globe - Week 3 Review https://youtu.be/kHnfLwE6Uk0 - Record Breakers and Re-Shuffles - Vendée Globe - Week 2 Review https://youtu.be/37dL7_qp9UI - They’re Off! - Vendée Globe - Week 1 Review https://youtu.be/jC9Kki4Ou3o - The Toughest Offshore Race In The World - Vendee Globe Preview - OnCourse Ep36 https://youtu.be/Dr5no84yJ8A Facebook - @planetsail.org Website - www.planetsail.co.uk Twitter - matthewsheahan Linkedin - www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-sheahan