NEW YORK -- Boris Herrmann has made it around the world in 80 days, literally. That was how long it took for him to reach the finish line in 2020 during the Vendée Globe, often called the ultimate test in ocean racing.'It's the pinnacle of our sport, you could say if you want. It is the ultimate challenge, the Everest of the seas,' he said.It's a solo, non-stop race around the world. This November will be the 10th edition of the event that happens every four years.
Why climate change matters to the sailorsOn Friday, boats raced through New York Harbor in an exposition, showing off their unique features, including the UNESCO equipment on board many of the vessels which help collect data for scientists studying climate change.'Fifty percent of the ships would be equipped by such sensors, but the objective is to be mandatory for all the ships in the next edition in four years,' LeBoeuf explained.