1989–1990 Vendée Globe

The Vendée Globe Challenge which later became the 1st edition of the Vendée Globe is a none stop round the world sailing race. The race was a none stop east to west round the world The start was given on November 26, 1989, from the Sables-d'Olonne. This race initially had thirteen boats and seven at the finish, 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 the 15th March 1990 creating the first benchmark of the event, which will hold as a record 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
Gold Titouan Lamazou (FRA)
Silver Loïck Peyron (FRA)
Bronze Jean-Luc Van Den Heede (FRA)
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Background

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 lost the race, 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 he went onto run further editions of the race.[5]

Competitors

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Entries Information
Participants 1989–1990
ParticipantNameArchitectBoat BuilderYear LaunchedNotesReference
 Alain Gautier (FRA)Generali ConcordeJean-Marie FinotLe Guen-Hémidy1989[6]
 Bertie Reed (RSA)GrinakerMartinJJ Provoyeur (AFS]1989[7]
 Guy Bernardin (FRA)O-KayBruce FarrKiwi Builder1986[8]
 Jean-François Coste (FRA)Cacharel / Pen Duick IIIÉric TabarlyChantiers et ateliers de la Perrière1967
 Jean-Yves Terlain (FRA)UAPJoubert-Niveltchantier Hervé et Pinta1986[9]
 Jean-Luc Van Den Heede (FRA)36.15 METPhilippe Harlé
Alain Mortain		Garcia1989[10]
 Loïck Peyron (FRA)Lada PochLuc Bouvet
Olivier Petit		Chantier Couach1986
 Mike Plant (USA)DuracellRodger MartinMike Plant
JF Galvao		1989[11]
 Patrice Carpentier (FRA)Le Nouvel ObservateurRobert Nikerson1985
 Pierre Follenfant (FRA)TBS-Charente MaritimeJoubert-NiveltChantier Hervé et Pinta1989
 Philippe Jeantot (FRA)Crédit Agricole IVMarc LombardJeantot Marine1989
 Philippe Poupon (FRA)Fleury Michon XPhilippe BriandATA Jeanneau1989
 Titouan Lamazou (FRA)Écureuil d'Aquitaine IILuc Bouvet
Olivier Petit		Chantier Capitaine Flint1989

Results
Table: Order of Finish, 1989–1990 Vendée Globe[12]
PosSailorYachtTimeRef.
1 Titouan Lamazou (FRA)Ecureuil d'Aquitaine II109d 08h 48' 50"
2 Loïck Peyron (FRA)Lada Poch110d 01h 18' 06"
3 Jean-Luc Van Den Heede (FRA)36.15 MET112d 01h 14' 00"
4 Philippe Jeantot (FRA)Crédit Agricole IV113d 23h 47' 47"
5 Pierre Follenfant (FRA)TBS-Charente Maritime114d 21h 09' 06"
6 Alain Gautier (FRA)Generali Concorde132d 13h 01' 48"
7 Jean-François Coste (FRA)Cacharel163d 01h 19' 20"
DNF Mike Plant (USA)DuracellReceived minor assistance (New Zealand) but completed the course
DNF Patrice Carpentier (FRA)Le Nouvel ObservateurDamaged auto-pilot (Falklands)
DNF Bertie ReedGrinakerDamaged rudder
DNF Jean-Yves Terlain (FRA)UAPDismasted
DNF Philippe Poupon (FRA)Fleury Michon XCapsized
DNF Guy Bernardin (FRA)O-KayMedical Issue Toothache

Incidents

Reference and Publications
  1. "Yachting's 1990 Honor Roll". Yachting. 170 (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. 2014-03-18. Retrieved 2021-01-20.
  6. http://www.histoiredeshalfs.com/Histoire%20des%2060%27/F1.htm
  7. http://www.histoiredeshalfs.com/Histoire%20des%2060%27/E10.htm
  8. http://www.histoiredeshalfs.com/Histoire%20des%2060%27/E5.htm
  9. http://www.histoiredeshalfs.com/Histoire%20des%2060%27/A3.htm
  10. http://www.histoiredeshalfs.com/Histoire%20des%2060%27/A5.htm
  11. http://www.histoiredeshalfs.com/Histoire%20des%2060%27/E8.htm
  12. "Edition 1989/1990 : Une grande course est née". Vendée Globe (in French). Archived from the original on 2004-10-22. Retrieved 2016-12-08.
  13. "Le Vendée Globe de Loïck Peyron". INA. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
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