Armel Le Cleac'h on Banque Populaire VIII during the Vendée Globe

© Armel Le Cleac'h / Banque Populaire VIII / Vendee Globe 8th Vendée Globe - Day 57: Tumbling Dice. Enda O'Coineen's Boat Dismasted
In a few unfortunate moments the Vendée Globe solo round the world race came to a premature end for Irish skipper Enda O'Coineen. A sudden, unexpectedly strong gust at 35kts of wind overpowered his autopilot, resulting in two crash gybes.