"The end of the Southern Ocean will be a nice Christmas present," said Sebastien Simon, running third in Groupe Dubreuil in the solo non-stop round the world yacht race.
Leader Yoann Richomme told AFP he wants to be in the Atlantic on Paprec Arkea.
"If I could have passed Cape Horn, that would be nice," he said.
While they focus on the race, the sailors are thinking of family, friends and even pets at home and planning small celebrations and special meals. Christmas Day will be their 45th at sea. Читать дальше...