Solo Racer Sam Goodchild: Vendée Globe Catch-up
Ahead of the Vendée Globe, our Editor Sam Jefferson catches up with Sam Goodchild, whose Vulnerable is one of the top British hopes for this epic solo round-the-world race.
The 2024-25 Vendée Globe is right around the corner and we’ll be catching up with some of the top racers! But here’s a quick Q&A with legendary British solo off-shore sailor, Sam Goodchild.
What are you most looking forward to on the Vendée?
Looking forward to getting racing and achieving something I have spent the last 20 ears working towards
What goal have you set yourself?
To cross the finish line in Les Sables d’Olonne
What is the main challenge you predict you’ll need to overcome?
Finding the balance of performance vs risk!
What sets your boat apart from other Vendée competitors?
We have a great all around boat. We are never the fastest but never the slowest either.
What three items of personal kit are you packing?
My daughter’s unicorn that has been with me on every race for the last 5 years. My North Sails Southern Ocean Smock. A spare pair of boots!
Favourite song to listen to onboard?
I’m more of a podcast guy!
Favourite meal to have onboard?
Nomad Kitchen’s curried fish with rice. So good we eat it at home sometimes!
About the Vendée Globe Race
The Vendée Globe challenges the elite to sail single-handed, non-stop, non-assisted around the world. This epic race takes place every four years, and is contested on 18 metre IMOCA monohulls. Starting and finishing in Les Sables-d’Olonne, France, the 45,000 kilometre course around the globe, includes the three legendary capes (Good Hope, Leeuwin and finally Cape Horn). The international reputation of the Vendée attracts skippers from all over the world – this year we will see 40 boats setting sail.
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