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France hails a young heroine: Violette, conqueror of the waves

The 23-year-old has become the youngest solo sailor to race around the world. Now it’s hoped her example will inspire a more intrepid generation

The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2025

France's Violette Dorange, 23, becomes youngest sailor to complete Vendée Globe

Violette Dorange made history on Sunday, becoming the youngest skipper to complete the Vendée Globe solo round-the-world yacht race. The 23-year-old finished the race in 90 days and broke a record set in 2016 by the previous youngest-ever finisher.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 10, 2025

40 skippers leave France to embark on gruelling 'Everest of the Seas'

Defending champion Yannick Bestaven led a flotilla of 40 yachts into the Atlantic Ocean on Sunday as the 10th edition of the solo, non-stop round-the-world Vendée Globe race got under way.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 10, 2024