1989–1990 Vendée Globe

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The 1989–1990 Vendée Globe Challenge, which later became the first edition of the Vendée Globe, was a non-stop round the world sailing race, sailed west to east. The start was 26 November 1989 from Les Sables-d'Olonne. Thirteen boats started and seven finished due to multiple abandonments, which is common in this "Everest of the Sea" that is the Vendée Globe. It was won by Titouan Lamazou on 15 March 1990 creating the first benchmark of the event, a record that stood until the 1996–1997 edition.

Vendée Globe 1989–1990
Event title
NameVendée Globe 1989–1990
Edition1st Edition
SponsorVendee Region of France
Event details
Start locationLes Sables-d'Olonne
Finish locationLes Sables-d'Olonne
CourseSingle person non-stop round the world race
Start date26 November 1989
Finish date26 November 1989
YachtsIMOCA 50 and IMOCA 60
Key people
Race Director
Denis Horeau
Competitors
Competitors13
Competing nations3
Results
1st place, gold medalist(s) Gold Titouan Lamazou (FRA)
2nd place, silver medalist(s) Silver Loïck Peyron (FRA)
3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Bronze Jean-Luc Van Den Heede (FRA)
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Background

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The inaugural Vendée Globe set off from Les Sables d'Olonne on 26 November 1989. Frenchman Titouan Lamazou, sailing Ecureuil d'Aquitaine II, won the race with a time of 109 days.[1]

Philippe Jeantot, Vendée Globe founder, had problems with breakdowns, and then unfavorable winds, which held him back from the race lead.[2] Philippe Poupon's ketch Fleury Michon X capsized in the Southern Ocean; and Poupon was rescued by Loïck Peyron, who finally finished second, in what was generally a successful first run of the race.[3] Mike Plant, the lone American in the race, disqualified himself after receiving minor assistance near Campbell Island, New Zealand after a $5 rigging part on his sloop, Duracell, was damaged in the Pacific Ocean. Plant was scored Did not finish, but to the admiring French, he emerged a real hero after repairing the rigging and finishing the course as an unofficial competitor in 135 days, a new American single-handed circumnavigation record.[4]

Race Director for the first edition was Denis Horeau, who went on to run further editions of the race.[5]

Competitors

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Profile Pictures

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Entries Information

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Participants 1989–1990
Participant Name Architect Boat Builder Year Launched Notes Reference
  Alain Gautier (FRA) Generali Concorde Jean-Marie Finot Le Guen-Hémidy 1989 [6]
  Bertie Reed (RSA) Grinaker Martin JJ Provoyeur (AFS] 1989 [7]
  Guy Bernardin (FRA) O'Kay Bruce Farr Kiwi Builder 1986 [8]
  Jean-François Coste (FRA) Cacharel / Pen Duick III Éric Tabarly Chantiers et ateliers de la Perrière 1967
  Jean-Yves Terlain (FRA) UAP Joubert-Nivelt chantier Hervé et Pinta 1986 [9]
  Jean-Luc Van Den Heede (FRA) 36.15 MET Philippe Harlé
Alain Mortain
Garcia 1989 [10]
  Loïck Peyron (FRA) Lada Poch Luc Bouvet
Olivier Petit
Chantier Couach 1986
  Mike Plant (USA) Duracell Rodger Martin Mike Plant
JF Galvao
1989 [11]
  Patrice Carpentier (FRA) Nouvel Observateur Robert Nikerson 1985
  Pierre Follenfant (FRA) TBS-Charente Maritime Joubert-Nivelt Chantier Hervé et Pinta 1989
  Philippe Jeantot (FRA) Crédit Agricole IV Marc Lombard Jeantot Marine 1989
  Philippe Poupon (FRA) Fleury Michon X Philippe Briand ATA Jeanneau 1989
  Titouan Lamazou (FRA) Écureuil d'Aquitaine II Luc Bouvet
Olivier Petit
Chantier Capitaine Flint 1989

Results

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Table: Order of Finish, 1989–1990 Vendée Globe[12]
Pos Sailor Yacht Time Ref.
1   Titouan Lamazou (FRA) Ecureuil d'Aquitaine II 109d 08h 48' 50"
2   Loïck Peyron (FRA) Lada Poch 110d 01h 18' 06"
3   Jean-Luc Van Den Heede (FRA) 36.15 MET 112d 01h 14' 00"
4   Philippe Jeantot (FRA) Crédit Agricole IV 113d 23h 47' 47"
5   Pierre Follenfant (FRA) TBS-Charente Maritime 114d 21h 09' 06"
6   Alain Gautier (FRA) Generali Concorde 132d 13h 01' 48"
7   Jean-François Coste (FRA) Cacharel 163d 01h 19' 20"
DNF   Mike Plant (USA) Duracell Received minor assistance (New Zealand) but completed the course in 135 days
DNF   Patrice Carpentier (FRA) Nouvel Observateur Damaged auto-pilot (Falklands)
DNF   Bertie Reed Grinaker Damaged rudder
DNF   Jean-Yves Terlain (FRA) UAP Dismasted
DNF   Philippe Poupon (FRA) Fleury Michon X Capsized
DNF   Guy Bernardin (FRA) O'Kay Medical Issue Toothache

Incidents

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References and publications

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  1. ^ "Yachting's 1990 Honor Roll". Yachting. Vol. 170, no. 4. April 1991. ISSN 0043-9940. Retrieved 8 December 2016.
  2. ^ "Vendée Globe 1989–90". Vendée Globe. Retrieved 13 September 2017.
  3. ^ Byrne, Dan (27 January 1990). "'Roaring 40s' Claim 3 Sailboats". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 8 December 2016.
  4. ^ Excerpt from Broken Seas by Marlin Bree Retrieved 8 October 2013
  5. ^ "Denis Horeau appointed Race Director for the 8th Vendée Globe". Race Organisers. 18 March 2014. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
  6. ^ "Document sans titre".
  7. ^ "Document sans titre".
  8. ^ "Document sans titre".
  9. ^ "Document sans titre".
  10. ^ "Document sans titre". Archived from the original on 22 January 2021. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
  11. ^ "Document sans titre".
  12. ^ "Edition 1989/1990 : Une grande course est née". Vendée Globe (in French). Archived from the original on 22 October 2004. Retrieved 8 December 2016.
  13. ^ "Le Vendée Globe de Loïck Peyron". INA. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
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