as a young skipper, this is insanely inspiring, Alex if you ever read this comment, know that you have greatly influenced my existence and my will to turn my passion for offshore sailing into a career. thank you, from the bottom of my heart to you and your team. keep pushing for your goal my friend.
Nowadays thats True ~ But in the not too distant past Alex would have one of so many Tough world class Britts, Rose, Chichester, Blythe, Knox-Johnson, Goss, Ellen, etc etc etc
Moi j aime pas son bateau et ce style de navigation sans jamais mettre le nez dehors et ressentir les éléments. Tout contrôler de l intérieur en plus de tout l électronique et l informatique je trouve que ca enlève quelque chose a la magie d un tour du monde seul avec son bateau face aux elements. Plus ca va plus on vois des gens venant de grandes villes ayant fait de grandes études et savent utiliser les logiciels déchiffré des données meteo que les logiciels leur donnent et qui ne connaisse pas la mer ou que depuis 4 ou 5 ans. Cest un autre style de navigation qui prime l ultra performance a l aventure et le combat d un marin seul face aux elements. A ce rythme la bientot on aura des bateau sans pilote ceux qui gagneront le trophée seront les constructeurs et voilà
@@willisattva Il faut toujours sortir sur le pont pour changer les voiles ou réparer les inévitables casses. Sinon oui! Ils n'ont plus besoin de sextant ;), plus besoin de barrer (les pilotes auto font le boulot), ils ont des routeurs avec bien plus de données a fournir, etc... Mais les bateaux vont si vite (ils volent même maintenant) que sortir sur le pont est bien plus dangereux qu'avant. C'est une autre forme de navigation, mais l'aventure est toujours là, l'exigence face aux élément aussi. Et Jean le Cam démontre actuellement (avec son "vieux" bateau) que la modernité ne suffit pas toujours, que c'est encore l'homme qui lute contre les éléments, la technologie, et le chronomètre. A ce "jeu", Alex et Jean (les plus expérimentés du Vendée Globe) sont les meilleurs. Pour l'instant, car la route est encore longue... Another French Alex fan!
Well he didn't do the line-crossing ceremony unlike every other skippers. Neptune sure didn't like as his boat soon developped problems after crossing the Equator.
Before, England was the land of ocean racing. But now, even the departure of OSTAR is in France (Brest instead of Plymonth). OSTAR, Vendée Globe, Route du Rhum, Jules-Verne Trophy, Transat Jacques-Vabre, Mini Transat, Transat Québec-Saint-Malo, Transat AG2R, Solitaire du Figaro, Vendée-Arctique-Les Sables-d'Olonne, etc.. Only races organized by France. The Ocean Race, Barcelona World Race, depart from Spain. It is only the Fastnet Race that interests the English (a little). And maybe, the Sydney-Hobart (well, only the sailors are interested in it)... But, if Alex wins this edition, then... A french Alex fan!
@@franckhokusai289 I completely agree with you! I hope Britain can provide more competition in future decades but France is undoubtedly the centre of yacht racing in Europe
I am a young sailor and ever since I found out about Alex I have been striving to be an excellent sailor and one day I want to get into the clipper challenge and hopefully the vondee globe, Alex, if you read this, you have inspired me for life, thank you!
This is one of the few things that really inspired me to get into offshore racing and even for nearly a year I was a semi pro boat captain and I love every minet of it
35 knots!!??.....Unreal.........kudos to you and your team....thanks for inspiring an Aussie sailor in the middle of winter down under......best I've done is 11 knots and she felt like she was flying.....best feeling ever.....couldn't stop grinning for days
il a rien fait de plus que les Francais a part enormement de cinema et de rodomontades !!! ne pas pousser son bateau trop fort et revenir est aussi la premiere condition pour gagner et devenir unn champion!!! Alex fait beaucoup pour la promotion de son sponsor et du vendee globe, c'est bien, mais il casse tous ses bateaux!!!
c est un anglo saxon qui s'est donne pour mission de battre les francais en costard c'est un matuvu pas un bon marin et je ne suis pas sure que Robin Knox Johnston aurait apprécié la comparaison.
The amazing thing about 2020 is that there are many insane boats competing. He should have walked over the competition in 2016 but 2020 is different. His boat seems completely off the hook but he’s not alone. This will be the best vendee globe ever. That said, I’m a huge Alex Thompson fan.
Brilliantly well filmed. Alex is an amazing and inspirational sportsman and human. So sorry his boat broke and he retired this time. He will be back to win in 2024.
Great film about amazing race you performed on the last Vendee Globe. I have to admit that I was demoralized in one point, not after breaking the foil, but after Armel took lead over 700 nm in Southern Atlantic and I "couldn't stand it any more". I stoped following the tracker for two days, but suddenly you started to sail faster and made amazing comeback of 700 nm (which is not mentioned in the film). You showed that it is never finished before the end and I remember it often in real life. Wish you and your family all the health and with Gods help the next one is yours.
Alex, I have thoroughly enjoyed following your sailing exploits and am wild with anticipation for the new boat for 2020 race. This was a great video which helped me further appreciate you, your family, the team, the race and the other competitors. Legendary stuff. From 1993 until 97 my wife and I sailed our Lavranos 36 25,000nm. Our average sailing speed was about 5kts. It is hard for me to imagine the kinds of speeds you manage to clock. Nowadays, my Laser is my sailing fun, if I can clock 12kts I think I'm flying. Wishing you, the team and your family all success in your new challenge.
The Vendee Globe and the IMOCA60 Class wouldn´t be the same without Alex. He did so many firsts and pushed the limits so intensely. What an inspiring person. And his boat designs still sail sucessfully until today! Alex, we miss you and your spirit dearly!!!
Madness gutsy Beyond belief but I realise challenge you just do it Go go go at ,71 yrs challenges are achievable Just did it myself but mate you got bigger balls than me well done.
Wonderful video, just so humbled by the fact that the human body can be pushed so hard, and still end up smiling. Many plaudits to the team, Hugo Boss and the myriad of sponsors, but in all reality - it's down to you Alex. Get the job done in 2020! Good on ya, mate.
what a story, what an amazing human being, a true warrior and huge inspiration for Brits but also sailors everywhere. The grit, determination and strong positive mind and body is truly incredible and packaged with the maverick risk taking style and warm personality makes Hugo Boss and Alex Thomson Racing such an entertaining and exciting product. am a huge fan!
I have always had a dream of sailing solo around the world or Volvo ochean race. IT is so inspering to watch Alex thomson. At Home i am competing in melges 24 and hoping for one day sailing around the world!
19:55 Simply superb. A man able to face alone the worst conditions on the planet for months, a living icon of fearless that faces something "new" with the same approach of every human being (and with his powerful smile), makes appreciate him even more. Fair Wind captain!
loved the video. I got on a boat last October for my first sailing lesson. Last week I helped a Scottish mate sail his Warrior 40 from Portland to La Coruna across Biscay. Dream big.
Thank you for this video...let the anticipation begin! I’ll be following the Vendee Globe 2020 very excitedly...good luck to all, and may the best sailor win, as happens each time :):)
11-15-2020 I watched throughout this day as they race the 2020 vendee globe. Alex increased his lead by 10 nm throughout the day. He now leads jean le cam by 74.8nm. man is on a mission on one bad ass boat!
Fantastic ode to all single hand race enthusiasts! And great video of Alex fight for Number 1 in Vandee Globe !! I cross my fingers Alex! Good winds and much success for you and for your team. I keep following you :-) Best wishes from Austria Andreas
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"If he hadn't lost the foil, it could have been quite embarrassing to the other boats."
I agree. What a legend.
as a young skipper, this is insanely inspiring, Alex if you ever read this comment, know that you have greatly influenced my existence and my will to turn my passion for offshore sailing into a career. thank you, from the bottom of my heart to you and your team. keep pushing for your goal my friend.
justin bourgeois same goes for me
Same for me as well!!!
Same
Leo crawford same what class do u sail just curious
@@mitchellluxton7471 Not me!
This guy is a total nutcase. An utterly lovable, talented nutcase. but a nutcase. Utter, total respect.
Nowadays thats True ~ But in the not too distant past Alex would have one of so many Tough world class Britts, Rose, Chichester, Blythe, Knox-Johnson, Goss, Ellen, etc etc etc
I used to sail the Southern ocean regularly. We had a saying, "Below 40 there are no laws, but below 50, there is no God".
Imagine the kids. "Dad's home. He just sailed around the world in a race by himself, and won!" Amazing.
Alex Thomson is a Julius Cesar of sailing, will be, he is a legend
I've just discovered this very interesting documentary. Even if I'm French, Alex is my favourite for this year's Vendée Globe.
He's a lovely guy..
Moi j aime pas son bateau et ce style de navigation sans jamais mettre le nez dehors et ressentir les éléments. Tout contrôler de l intérieur en plus de tout l électronique et l informatique je trouve que ca enlève quelque chose a la magie d un tour du monde seul avec son bateau face aux elements. Plus ca va plus on vois des gens venant de grandes villes ayant fait de grandes études et savent utiliser les logiciels déchiffré des données meteo que les logiciels leur donnent et qui ne connaisse pas la mer ou que depuis 4 ou 5 ans. Cest un autre style de navigation qui prime l ultra performance a l aventure et le combat d un marin seul face aux elements. A ce rythme la bientot on aura des bateau sans pilote ceux qui gagneront le trophée seront les constructeurs et voilà
@@willisattva Il faut toujours sortir sur le pont pour changer les voiles ou réparer les inévitables casses.
Sinon oui! Ils n'ont plus besoin de sextant ;), plus besoin de barrer (les pilotes auto font le boulot), ils ont des routeurs avec bien plus de données a fournir, etc... Mais les bateaux vont si vite (ils volent même maintenant) que sortir sur le pont est bien plus dangereux qu'avant.
C'est une autre forme de navigation, mais l'aventure est toujours là, l'exigence face aux élément aussi.
Et Jean le Cam démontre actuellement (avec son "vieux" bateau) que la modernité ne suffit pas toujours, que c'est encore l'homme qui lute contre les éléments, la technologie, et le chronomètre.
A ce "jeu", Alex et Jean (les plus expérimentés du Vendée Globe) sont les meilleurs. Pour l'instant, car la route est encore longue...
Another French Alex fan!
It's not about the country it's the effect and seeing what these Great people go through and what they do to win ✌🇬🇧👍
Writing this in 2020, a day after Alex had to retire because of a wrecked rudder. I wonder what the future holds - ?
Well he didn't do the line-crossing ceremony unlike every other skippers. Neptune sure didn't like as his boat soon developped problems after crossing the Equator.
As a Scottish person. I very rarely want an English person to win a thing. Alex is the exception. He is a hero!
I find it hard to believe there's so little mainstream media interest ............ GO ON ALEX!!!
You may be right, though it is mainstream media that brought me here, there could be/should be more interest
@@Neilhuny - I hope you're right Neil, God knows Britain needs some positivity/daring-do at the moment.
Before, England was the land of ocean racing. But now, even the departure of OSTAR is in France (Brest instead of Plymonth).
OSTAR,
Vendée Globe,
Route du Rhum,
Jules-Verne Trophy,
Transat Jacques-Vabre,
Mini Transat,
Transat Québec-Saint-Malo,
Transat AG2R,
Solitaire du Figaro,
Vendée-Arctique-Les Sables-d'Olonne,
etc..
Only races organized by France.
The Ocean Race,
Barcelona World Race,
depart from Spain.
It is only the Fastnet Race that interests the English (a little). And maybe, the Sydney-Hobart (well, only the sailors are interested in it)... But, if Alex wins this edition, then...
A french Alex fan!
@@franckhokusai289 I completely agree with you! I hope Britain can provide more competition in future decades but France is undoubtedly the centre of yacht racing in Europe
@@franckhokusai289 - Indeed Franck, perhaps I can ask you, is there plenty of mainstream coverage of this event in France?
I am a young sailor and ever since I found out about Alex I have been striving to be an excellent sailor and one day I want to get into the clipper challenge and hopefully the vondee globe, Alex, if you read this, you have inspired me for life, thank you!
This is one of the few things that really inspired me to get into offshore racing and even for nearly a year I was a semi pro boat captain and I love every minet of it
I just watched this again for the third time in 2 weeks. Makes me even more sad that Alex has to retire from the race this year😕😕
OMG, And he sings original Christmas songs too. Incredible man!
He is a treasure.
Alex отличный шкипер... Дай Бог ему удачи и Божьей помощи во всех его делах...
Храни его Господь и Ангел Хранитель...
Аминь
The general public need to know about the Vendée Globe! So inspirational! 🌍⛵
especially those flat earthers should know about this!!
A real life legend
35 knots!!??.....Unreal.........kudos to you and your team....thanks for inspiring an Aussie sailor in the middle of winter down under......best I've done is 11 knots and she felt like she was flying.....best feeling ever.....couldn't stop grinning for days
French supporter here: we have so much respect for what you have accomplished Alex. Fair winds and may you win the race!
il a rien fait de plus que les Francais a part enormement de cinema et de rodomontades !!!
ne pas pousser son bateau trop fort et revenir est aussi la premiere condition pour gagner et devenir unn champion!!!
Alex fait beaucoup pour la promotion de son sponsor et du vendee globe, c'est bien, mais il casse tous ses bateaux!!!
c est un anglo saxon qui s'est donne pour mission de battre les francais en costard c'est un matuvu pas un bon marin et je ne suis pas sure que Robin Knox Johnston aurait apprécié la comparaison.
@@fredoboomer5477”he’s not a good sailor”? He was a world record holder for years. He knows what he’s doing
So inspired by what you have achieved over the years Alex. 2020 is yours for the taking. We'll always be cheering you on.
The amazing thing about 2020 is that there are many insane boats competing. He should have walked over the competition in 2016 but 2020 is different. His boat seems completely off the hook but he’s not alone. This will be the best vendee globe ever. That said, I’m a huge Alex Thompson fan.
love this guy!
Brilliantly well filmed. Alex is an amazing and inspirational sportsman and human. So sorry his boat broke and he retired this time. He will be back to win in 2024.
Great film about amazing race you performed on the last Vendee Globe. I have to admit that I was demoralized in one point, not after breaking the foil, but after Armel took lead over 700 nm in Southern Atlantic and I "couldn't stand it any more". I stoped following the tracker for two days, but suddenly you started to sail faster and made amazing comeback of 700 nm (which is not mentioned in the film). You showed that it is never finished before the end and I remember it often in real life.
Wish you and your family all the health and with Gods help the next one is yours.
Wow, on of the best Films/documentery ever 👍💪👌
Love the “helicopter view” technique. Thank you.
i wish i could give this more than 1 thumbs up.
Wow... So inspiring. Such an amazing sailor and an amazing race. As a 14 year old sailor I want to do this as some point...
Nice film you guys made. Enjoyed it.
Never heard of this race....looking forward to checking into it in 2024!
I’m a 11 year old skipper sailing a cal 40 and this year we are going on the TranspacRace super hyped upped
For me, you Vendee Globe sailors, are the greatest sportsmen in the world. Unbeleivable. Congratulations. To you. To all of you. To all of your teams.
Just incredible!!!🎉⛵️🎉🥳👍🏻
Alex, I have thoroughly enjoyed following your sailing exploits and am wild with anticipation for the new boat for 2020 race. This was a great video which helped me further appreciate you, your family, the team, the race and the other competitors. Legendary stuff.
From 1993 until 97 my wife and I sailed our Lavranos 36 25,000nm. Our average sailing speed was about 5kts. It is hard for me to imagine the kinds of speeds you manage to clock. Nowadays, my Laser is my sailing fun, if I can clock 12kts I think I'm flying.
Wishing you, the team and your family all success in your new challenge.
The Vendee Globe and the IMOCA60 Class wouldn´t be the same without Alex. He did so many firsts and pushed the limits so intensely. What an inspiring person. And his boat designs still sail sucessfully until today! Alex, we miss you and your spirit dearly!!!
Madness gutsy Beyond belief but I realise challenge you just do it Go go go at ,71 yrs challenges are achievable Just did it myself but mate you got bigger balls than me well done.
Absolutely fantastic! Can't wait for the 2020 race! Go Alex, go!!
amazing just brilliant
AMAZING !!!!! Simply Amazing Alex !!
15:45 Epic memories. much respect for both sailors and french navy crew
I am with you for Vendee 2020. Win it. It's yours.
Amazing film ! Thank you so much for that ! And you'll have it in 2020 !
Un navigateur formidable ! On ne se lasse pas de regarder son histoire.
Fantastic, what a story wonderful go Alex 2020!
You are a RELENTLESS human being!!! Keep on keeping on man, God Speed!
Fantastic Alex , you are an inspiration..I salute you sir.
Fantastic.
taking the word *relentless* to a whole new Level
What a man
For some reason I feel an overwhelming urge to buy some HUGO BOSS...
That’s the point
just maxed my credit cards on fitted leather pants after this documentary
AFTERSHAVE 💪👄
Wonderful video, just so humbled by the fact that the human body can be pushed so hard, and still end up smiling. Many plaudits to the team, Hugo Boss and the myriad of sponsors, but in all reality - it's down to you Alex. Get the job done in 2020! Good on ya, mate.
Bravo, bravo, bravo!!!
what a story, what an amazing human being, a true warrior and huge inspiration for Brits but also sailors everywhere. The grit, determination and strong positive mind and body is truly incredible and packaged with the maverick risk taking style and warm personality makes Hugo Boss and Alex Thomson Racing such an entertaining and exciting product. am a huge fan!
Grand navigateur Alex👍🤩⛵. Un french 😉
A truly inspirational story.
Thinking of you Alex. Christmas 2020. You're a fighter. Well done, mate.
I have always had a dream of sailing solo around the world or Volvo ochean race. IT is so inspering to watch Alex thomson. At Home i am competing in melges 24 and hoping for one day sailing around the world!
Wish I could give this more than just a thumbs up!
I W I S H ... R E S P E C T. and what a true beautiful boat
This is amazing
I love the Jingle Bells Christmas Song version
I watch this everytime I need reminded it’s the journey Bravo & Go Fast 🍷❤️
🇬🇧⛵️great film fair winds for 2020 Alex
Magnificent documentary! Thank you very much.
You. Are. A. Legend.
19:55 Simply superb. A man able to face alone the worst conditions on the planet for months, a living icon of fearless that faces something "new" with the same approach of every human being (and with his powerful smile), makes appreciate him even more. Fair Wind captain!
What a legend! Great respect für Alex and his team! Really nice video, thanks for that! Cheers!
Just GREAT!!!!!!!!
Rooting for you from NY! Good luck Alex!!!
loved the video. I got on a boat last October for my first sailing lesson. Last week I helped a Scottish mate sail his Warrior 40 from Portland to La Coruna across Biscay. Dream big.
Allez Alex ! Le prochain Vendée Globe est le tien! Tu le mérites tant!
Respect! Alex Thomson, I am with you all the way. Here’s to 2020 and the Vendée Globe, May victory be yours! Cheers!
Holy moly, not only does this guy have big brass ones but he is more human than any 3 people I know.
true legend im from new zealand
Yeah!! Amazing!!!! Inspiring!!! Thank you Alex!!
Thank you for this video...let the anticipation begin! I’ll be following the Vendee Globe 2020 very excitedly...good luck to all, and may the best sailor win, as happens each time :):)
Amazing film... What a race!
This guy is the coolest.
Huge respect to Alex. Love his attitude. Looking forward to the next edition of the Vendée Globe!
Amazing!!!
Et un grand champion!
Alex. You are a total inspiration mate.
Bloody Legend!!!!!!!!!!!
I want to say Well done Alex and your team 👍I have so much respect for you mate it takes alot to do what you do ✌🇬🇧👍
Alex bossed it last time with one foil, with two next time his dream could come true. Great film thanks
Awesome video, gives great insight into how hard it is, very inspiring!
What an amazing history!
This is a great inspiration for a young sailor like me!
What an amazing production .. and fingers crossed this time .. God Speed Alex .. inspirational
Absolutely incredible courage, stamina, skill and toughness.
You are such as example. Congratulation and thank you for all give me
11-15-2020 I watched throughout this day as they race the 2020 vendee globe. Alex increased his lead by 10 nm throughout the day. He now leads jean le cam by 74.8nm. man is on a mission on one bad ass boat!
UAU...MAGNIFIC.
Brilliant. Well done Sir, a fantastic achievement.
Watching your progress with pride.
Absolute legend.
Never heart of this race before, but now i am a big fan and i am definitely waiting for it now , go Alex
What an impressive attitude!!!!
Fantastic ode to all single hand race enthusiasts! And great video of Alex fight for Number 1 in Vandee Globe !!
I cross my fingers Alex! Good winds and much success for you and for your team. I keep following you :-)
Best wishes from Austria
Andreas
Absolutely amazing ! Great video, story, human triumph, team and technological accomplishment.
amazing journey. stunningly beautiful boat. I wasn't familiar with the Vendee globe before this video.
Superb film. I really enjoyed everything about this.