VIDEO: Vendee Globe start

On the dock and on the water off Les Sables d'Olonne

Clip 1 - on the dockside. This clip was shot as the boats were leaving this morning, showing Mike Golding, a brief interview with Alex Thomson, Conrad Humphreys, Raphael Dinelli (with glasses) and Jean le Cam.

PC : 6MB Mac : 9.3MB

Clip 2 - bit of a drifter. This clip shows the start and Ecover being rolled by Bonduelle and Sill.

PC : 7MB Mac : 11MB

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