Le Journal De la Vendée Arctique du Jeudi 11 Juin : Émotion après la disparition de Charlie Dalin

A day filled with emotion in this 2026 Vendée Arctique. As the skippers continue their incredible adventure in the Far North, the fleet was marked this Thursday by sad news with the announcement of the death of Charlie Dalin, winner of the 2024 Vendée Globe and skipper of MACIF Santé Prévoyance. The emotion is particularly strong for Sam Goodchild, currently at the helm of the IMOCA MACIF Santé Prévoyance. The Briton nevertheless made history by becoming the first solo sailor in a IMOCA race to cross the Arctic Circle during this 2026 Vendée Arctique. Behind him, the battle rages on with Élodie Bonafous, Violette Dorange, Ambrogio Beccaria, and Francesca Clapcich, while Arnaud Boissières (April Marine - Seeking Co-Partners) is trying to escape a particularly challenging area of ​​calm near the Faroe Islands. Further south, Manuel Cousin is bravely continuing his comeback after a difficult start to the race. Discover the latest positions, images of crossing the Arctic Circle, and the highlights of this pivotal day in the Vendée Arctique 2026. 👉 What do you think was the most memorable moment of this leg? Tell us in the comments! Don't miss any of the latest news from the Vendée Arctique 2026; subscribe to the Vendée TV channel to follow this exceptional adventure!