http://www.gitana-team.comenLes dernières nouvelles du Gitana Team.infos@gitana-team.cominfos@gitana-team.comhttp://www.gitana-team.com/_local/_images/rssfeed.gifhttp://www.gitana-team.com1443830012345http://www.gitana-team.com/en/gitana2/2008/vendee-globe.aspx?nid=85708d0a-b96f-49a8-9b55-d733d1da5c84Vendée GlobeGitana EightyLoïck PeyronNewsSymbolically it has taken until the last day of the year for Loïck Peyron to reach terra firma… Three weeks after Gitana Eighty’s dismasting in the Indian Ocean, the solo sailor has made it to Perth on the SW coast of Australia, on the morning of Wednesday 31st December (local time). The arrival is reminiscent of a deliverance as it brings to an end a long delivery of over 2,800 miles, made possible by the installation of a jury rig. Wed, 31 Dec 2008 09:44:00 GMThttp://www.gitana-team.com/en/gitana2/2008/vendee-globe.aspx?nid=6ab5ad35-df77-4210-a6cd-d79c898d50eeVendée GlobeGitana EightyLoïck PeyronNewsWhilst there are only sixteen of the thirty original participants still racing in the Vendée Globe 2008-2009, Gitana Eighty’s long delivery trip to Australia is drawing to a close. Indeed the skipper and his monohull equipped by Baron Benjamin de Rothschild are set to reach the port of Fremantle tonight, which will be in the early hours in Australia since the region of Perth is eight hours ahead of GMT. Tue, 30 Dec 2008 12:37:00 GMThttp://www.gitana-team.com/en/gitana2/2008/vendee-globe.aspx?nid=6596cccf-69b9-4641-8b11-0d6c1064ce9aVendée GlobeGitana EightyLoïck PeyronNewsA fortnight has already passed since Loïck Peyron began to head eastwards at a reduced pace in order to make Australia and bring his Vendée Globe to a close after it ended prematurely. Whilst the race is continuing in the Pacific, aboard Gitana Eighty activity has been reduced to the bare minimum and the telephone contact with shore crew, family and friends are punctuating the days which are leading on to the new year. It would be wrong to disguise the fact that the skipper of Gitana Eighty is finding the time long, however Yann Eliès’ accident, which has sadly animated the race over recent days, is enabling him to put the situation into perspective. Despite the weather conditions not being favourable for good speeds for the monohull equipped by Baron Benjamin de Rothschild, with Loïck likely to traverse a ridge of high pressure, the 60 footer is expected into Fremantle in the next few days. Wed, 24 Dec 2008 13:24:00 GMThttp://www.gitana-team.com/en/gitana2/2008/vendee-globe.aspx?nid=68e3fb48-681d-4d76-8cb6-594d7d467979Vendée GlobeGitana EightyLoïck PeyronNewsQuite unlike the title of Bernard Moitessier’s famous book, Loïck Peyron has no desire to sail round and round without ever reaching land… Indeed it’s the very thought of land which is the daily motivation for the skipper of Gitana Eighty. It’s already been a week since the sailor’s Vendée Globe dreams and the hopes of Gitana Team were stopped in their tracks off the Kerguelen Islands. In a split second, after a magnificent performance over the first third of the course in this 6th edition of the solo round the world without stopovers and without assistance, the skipper had to lay down his arms following the breakage of his mast. Wed, 17 Dec 2008 15:32:00 GMThttp://www.gitana-team.com/en/gitana2/2008/vendee-globe.aspx?nid=1f80c797-3fc7-4e5e-9049-717950e961a2Vendée GlobeGitana EightyLoïck PeyronNewsSince Gitana Eighty’s dismasting early afternoon on Wednesday the operations cell, set up within the core of Gitana Team in the event of damage requiring assistance, has been extremely busy. As such, after weighing up the situation and studying the greatest number of options available to them, Loïck Peyron and his shore crew have opted for Australia. This destination is certainly a lot further from South Africa but it is safer for the monohull in the colours of the LCF Rothschild Group. The skipper from La Baule is therefore tackling an Indian Ocean crossing under jury rig. Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:12:00 GMThttp://www.gitana-team.com/en/gitana2/2008/vendee-globe.aspx?nid=aa2912f5-7f31-4231-8a10-f8d23f793b39Vendée GlobeGitana EightyLoïck PeyronNews24 hours after Gitana Eighty dismasted in the Indian Ocean, operations to recuperate the monohull equipped by Baron Benjamin de Rothschild are taking shape. At the same time as these logistical aspects which are mobilising the members of Gitana Team, Loïck Peyron has been organising his life aboard. Since yesterday evening, he has been sailing under jury rig; a spar which he managed to erect after some long and exhausting hours of work on deck. Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:14:00 GMThttp://www.gitana-team.com/en/gitana2/2008/vendee-globe.aspx?nid=94aa978e-4d49-4fe0-ab68-b1ecb5b1b3a8Vendée GlobeGitana EightyLoïck PeyronNews High but sad emotion at the Vendée Globe Race HQ and at Nautic (the Paris International Boat Show). Shortly after 1400 hours, Loïck Peyron informed his shore crew about Gitana Eighty's dismasting. Barely three hours later, battling with what remained of the spar to manufacture a jury rig, the skipper of the monohull equipped by Baron Benjamin de Rothschild, went over this fateful incident during a special radio session. It is worth pointing out that Loïck Peyron climbed to the top of the mast no later than yesterday and was able to perform a thorough and satisfactory check of the rig at that time. Wed, 10 Dec 2008 18:43:00 GMThttp://www.gitana-team.com/en/gitana2/2008/vendee-globe.aspx?nid=512eb771-5c3f-40a1-9165-ca028601c990Vendée GlobeGitana EightyLoïck PeyronNewsAfter sailing at the head of the fleet in this Vendée Globe 2008-2009 for over a month, Loïck Peyron called his shore crew early this afternoon to announce that he had dismasted. The incident occurred shortly after 1400 hours this Wednesday 10th December, whilst Gitana Eighty was in 3rd position in a close, full-on race. Down below when the mast fell, Loïck Peyron is safe and sound. Wed, 10 Dec 2008 15:08:00 GMThttp://www.gitana-team.com/en/gitana2/2008/vendee-globe.aspx?nid=90580059-bb78-4b06-8aea-4d9dbfb60695Vendée GlobeGitana EightyLoïck PeyronNewsA month ago to the day, the thirty solo sailors in the Vendée Globe 2008-2009 set off from Les Sables d'Olonne. Today, whilst the remaining fleet amounts to just twenty-four pretenders to victory now, the first monohulls are now sailing in the deep south, bound for the Kerguelen Islands which were still some 900 miles away at midday. Thanks to a favourable transition at the front of the fleet, there are now six 60 foot Imocas making up the leading group. Among them are Loïck Peyron and Gitana Eighty, who are still in fourth place at the 1600 hour ranking, 50 miles astern of the leader.Tue, 09 Dec 2008 15:41:00 GMThttp://www.gitana-team.com/en/gitana2/2008/vendee-globe.aspx?nid=4ca0a927-1d63-4958-b7be-fbcc863f5e14Vendée GlobeGitana EightyLoïck PeyronNewsAlmost a month of racing has already passed in the Vendée Globe 2008-2009… And whilst the vast majority of the fleet is tracing its wake in the savage seas of the Indian Ocean, the leaders are already imposing their rhythm. The various weather phenomena encountered since the start in Les Sables d'Olonne, on 9th November, had essentially favoured the chasing pack up till now, enabling them to reduce their deficit on the leaders. However, for the first time, it would seem that the advantage has switched to the leaders. As such the coming hours may well enable Loïck Peyron – 3rd at the 1600 hour ranking – and the head of the fleet – to increase their lead over their rivals. What better way to start the week aboard Gitana Eighty? Mon, 08 Dec 2008 15:13:00 GMThttp://www.gitana-team.com/en/gitana2/2008/vendee-globe.aspx?vid=6d7181b4-a0a8-4090-a5bf-2ac2787172afVendée GlobeGitana EightyLoïck PeyronVideosThu, 11 Dec 2008 16:37:00 GMThttp://www.gitana-team.com/en/gitana2/2008/vendee-globe.aspx?vid=4177893e-277c-4715-9546-c1f9e2451da1Vendée GlobeGitana EightyLoïck PeyronVideosMon, 08 Dec 2008 08:24:00 GMThttp://www.gitana-team.com/en/gitana2/2008/vendee-globe.aspx?vid=8ac1c876-42e6-4a73-9050-1237e24c6b6aVendée GlobeGitana EightyLoïck PeyronVideosWed, 03 Dec 2008 14:33:00 GMThttp://www.gitana-team.com/en/gitana2/2008/vendee-globe.aspx?vid=f212baad-58d4-444b-a536-0d06a8309314Vendée GlobeGitana EightyLoïck PeyronVideosFri, 28 Nov 2008 14:02:00 GMThttp://www.gitana-team.com/en/gitana2/2008/vendee-globe.aspx?vid=995efbfb-bf88-4ffc-ad65-b1fc14b00bdfVendée GlobeGitana EightyLoïck PeyronVideosFri, 21 Nov 2008 15:36:00 GMThttp://www.gitana-team.com/en/gitana2/2008/vendee-globe.aspx?m=photos#d6dccf4e-aa7c-44c0-8864-939ec01175e2Vendée GlobeGitana EightyLoïck PeyronPhotosWed, 10 Dec 2008 23:00:00 GMThttp://www.gitana-team.com/en/gitana2/2008/vendee-globe.aspx?m=photos#29a021a7-77af-4e63-a896-42dead15acb0Vendée GlobeGitana EightyLoïck PeyronPhotosThu, 20 Nov 2008 23:00:00 GMThttp://www.gitana-team.com/en/gitana2/2008/vendee-globe.aspx?m=photos#f17dda18-7a5c-4fbf-b912-dc98d96c5adaVendée GlobeGitana EightyLoïck PeyronPhotosSat, 08 Nov 2008 23:00:00 GMThttp://www.gitana-team.com/en/gitana2/2008/vendee-globe.aspx?m=photos#5aeb0f03-004c-4000-bab3-983273783caeVendée GlobeGitana EightyLoïck PeyronPhotosThu, 16 Oct 2008 22:00:00 GMThttp://www.gitana-team.com/en/gitana2/2008/route-du-the.aspx?m=photos#d98e5ce7-a929-4b07-b7eb-5b44f02ff52eTea RouteGitana 13Lionel LemonchoisPhotosFri, 26 Sep 2008 22:00:00 GMT