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BT safely moored in Auckland Jan 5, 2009 7:30 PM
After a final slow night, Sébastien Josse was met by his team off Auckland yesterday at 23.45 GMT. BT is now safely moored in Viaduct Basin, home...
A Look Back at Sébastien Josse’s Vendée Globe Jan 2, 2009 10:34 AM
For nearly seven weeks Sébastien Josse onboard BT was a major contender in the world’s toughest solo sporting challenge, the Vendée Globe....
A sad end to a great race for Seb Dec 30, 2008 2:55 PM
Ellen gives her personal account of Seb’s sad decision to retire from the Vendée Globe race yesterday…
Forced to abandon Vendée Globe after valiant attempt to win the toughest of all sporting challenges… Dec 29, 2008 11:31 AM
Sébastien has had to make the difficult decision to abandon the 2008 Vendée Globe following severe damage to his rudder system which is beyo...
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DAY 50: Effects of Boxing Day capsize sink in… Dec 28, 2008 3:27 PM
The effects of the Boxing Day capsize are only beginning to sink in for Sébastien, and the reality that both he and BT are extremely lucky to hav...
Day 49: Still waiting to assess repairs as Seb escapes north away from storm Dec 27, 2008 12:21 PM
After suffering a major knock-down in 60 knots yesterday on the 48th day of the Vendée Globe, Sébastien Josse is now nursing BT north to rea...
First update - Saturday December 27 Dec 27, 2008 11:14 AM
Seb is still in rough seas although with the wind starting to moderate, now just 30 to 35 knots, he hopes to be in calmer waters within 10 hours or so...
(Knocked) Down but not out, in Boxing Day drama for Josse Dec 26, 2008 6:11 PM
BT knocked down by a breaking wave in 60 knots (110 km/h) of wind during the night (it is just daybreak now for BT). Skipper Sébastien Josse is u...
SKIPPER SAFE, BUT BT SUFFERS MASSIVE WIPEOUT IN 60 KNOT STORM Dec 26, 2008 3:16 PM
The BT shore team received a call from skipper Sébastien Josse today at 11:47 GMT, reporting having been knocked down by the raging seas generate...
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Day 48: Close combat on boxing day Dec 26, 2008 12:35 PM
Sébastien Josse and Jean Le Cam still fighting over third place within a few miles of each other in terms of distance to the finish. A tough Chri...
Live from the boat on Christmas day Dec 25, 2008 11:39 AM
In 25 knots of wind and choppy seas, Sébastien Josse answered the organisers' audio call - Christmas is over aboard BT as there are miles to be g...
Day 45: Compression, expansion… and a small Christmas celebration Dec 23, 2008 2:50 PM
BT moves closer to the leader. As the fleet compresses, we look at the "rubber band effect". Steady winds, manageable seas and a bit of sunshine for B...
Jour 45 : Compression, extension... et célébration de Noël! Dec 23, 2008 2:50 PM
BT regagne du terrain sur le leader du Vendée Globe. Effet élastique ou accordéon : la flotte se compresse. Vent stable, mer plutô...
Day 44: Avoiding the ridge Dec 22, 2008 3:51 PM
BT gybed this morning to avoid getting trapped in light airs. Not so long ago, the 10 first boats were within 100 miles of each other… Today 10-plac...
Day 43: Goodbye Indian, hello Pacific! Dec 21, 2008 3:01 PM
BT crosses from the Indian Ocean into the Pacific Ocean. Sébastien Josse in 3rd gaining on the leaders slightly as wind speeds decrease in the tr...
Day 41: Kiwi transition may offer tactical one-upmanship Dec 19, 2008 4:37 PM
Sébastien consolidates his position in 3rd place, the chasing pack led by Armel Le Cléac’h is now 240 miles astern of BT. “We'll see wh...
Day 40: The Indian Ocean claims another victim Dec 18, 2008 3:31 PM
The disaster series continue, as Yann Eliès break his femur and has to be evacuated. Josse and Le Cam in a duel for third place. The fleet is now...
Day 39: In the right pack Dec 17, 2008 2:06 PM
BT in the leading 4 boats pack, all within less than 85 miles of each other. Have the leaders made a clean break, now that the 5th skipper is 230 mile...
Day 38: The great Southern carnage Dec 16, 2008 4:03 PM
Fleet leader Jean-Pierre Dick suffers rudder damage. Mike Golding moves into the lead… and dismasts a few hours later! Storm-force winds for the fro...
Day 37: Longitude of Cape Leeuwin tonight Dec 15, 2008 3:19 PM
It’s all about speed as the frontrunners reach the 3rd ice gate. BT expected to cross the longitude of Cape Leeuwin tonight - the 2nd Southern Ocean...
Day 36: Calm before the storm Dec 14, 2008 1:38 PM
Jean-Pierre Dick increases his lead, now 72 miles in front of second-placed Mike Golding. A few hours of respite this Sunday morning
Day 34: The waiting game Dec 12, 2008 4:35 PM
BT in 5th place below the Kerguelen Islands. Sébastien Josse and the waiting game. Are there any tactical tricks to pull in the near future?
Day 33: Fast sailing and ice on the race course Dec 11, 2008 3:07 PM
Michel Desjoyeaux moves into third place ... and sails close to an iceberg. The leading trio is pushing hard… but can it last? Rough seas and strong...
Day 32: BT back in first Dec 10, 2008 2:56 PM
Sébastien back in the lead this morning. 23rd change of leader for the 2008 Vendée Globe. Yet another compression at the front of the fleet....
Day 31: Staying where the pressure is best Dec 9, 2008 4:47 PM
BT back with the leading trio moving into 2nd place overnight. No real tactical moves to make except staying in the best wind pressure as the frontrun...
Day 30: Playing It Safe in the North Dec 8, 2008 3:16 PM
“Boat-breaking” conditions in the night but Sébastien Josse comfortable with his 3rd position to the north of the leaders. Jean-Pierre Dick h...
Day 29: One month since the start and it could not be closer! Dec 7, 2008 12:25 PM
BT crossed the longitude of the Cape of Good Hope at 0740 GMT yesterday (Saturday, 6.12.08) leading the fleet, and crossed the 2nd obligatory ice gate...
Calm after the storm? - shore team blog Dec 6, 2008 11:55 AM
The crowds of Les Sables d'Olonne and the thrilling start to the Vendee Globe 2008 seem like a distant memory, so gripping the race has been so far.
Day 27: Tough night and tricky weather Dec 5, 2008 3:15 PM
Day 26: Keeping cool in the heat of the moment Dec 4, 2008 3:19 PM
Vendée Globe 2008, how close can it get? Tactical wisdom and seamanship on the menu for Sébastien, still leading. "Proper" Southern Ocean we...
Day 25: BT set to cross the first Ice Gate in first position Dec 3, 2008 2:47 PM
BT on a direct route towards the Atlantic Ice Gate, with no gybe on the menu. The re-positioning of the Kerguelen Ice Gate dictates Sébastien's s...
Day 24: Loving the intensity of the battle Dec 2, 2008 3:19 PM
"I've seen my first albatrosses", says a cheerful Sébastien Josse. Swell is getting bigger, water temperature is dropping - welcome to the Southe...
Day 23: BT in the roaring 40s Dec 1, 2008 3:26 PM
BT, leading the 2008 Vendée Globe, hits the roaring 40s. The great gybing battle
Day 22: BT Leading the way towards the ice gate Nov 30, 2008 1:09 PM
BT leads the 2008 Vendée Globe fleet, now heading towards the roaring 40s. The duel with Gitana Eighty rages on. Josse and Peyron dominate the At...
Day 20: Classic textbook manoeuvres keep BT in control Nov 28, 2008 3:05 PM
To the west, to the east – Sébastien seeks out maximum boat speed in the west before covering his rivals back in the east this morning, textboo...

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