Charlie Dalin Leads Vendée Globe as Sébastien Simon Battles Damage

Sébastien Simon suffers a major foil break in the Indian Ocean, losing ground to leader Charlie Dalin while remaining ahead of third place.

Charlie Dalin continues to lead the Vendée Globe, holding a reduced 177-nautical-mile advantage over Sébastien Simon as of Monday morning.
Sébastien Simon's starboard foil broke in rough Indian Ocean conditions, significantly impacting his boat's speed and performance.
Despite the damage, Simon remains determined to finish the race and is still 200 nautical miles ahead of third-place Yoann Richomme.
The leaders are navigating challenging conditions, including freezing temperatures, high winds, and waves up to seven meters in height near the Antarctic Exclusion Zone.
The Vendée Globe, a solo, non-stop, and unassisted round-the-world yacht race, is expected to conclude in late January, with 36 of the 38 skippers still in competition.