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
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.
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!
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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
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.
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!
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.
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!
I followed the whole race in 2016, and the charismatic nature of Alex and his vlogs was fantastic, this film sums it up perfectly. I am going to do my best to be at the start to cheer him off in 2020. Thanks.
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 :):)
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!!!
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.
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
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!
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!
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
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.
"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!
Imagine the kids. "Dad's home. He just sailed around the world in a race by himself, and won!" Amazing.
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
OMG, And he sings original Christmas songs too. Incredible man!
He is a treasure.
The general public need to know about the Vendée Globe! So inspirational! 🌍⛵
especially those flat earthers should know about this!!
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.
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 ✌🇬🇧👍
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
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.
So inspired by what you have achieved over the years Alex. 2020 is yours for the taking. We'll always be cheering you on.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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?
15:45 Epic memories. much respect for both sailors and french navy crew
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
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.
Wow, on of the best Films/documentery ever 👍💪👌
Fantastic, what a story wonderful go Alex 2020!
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".
Fantastic Alex , you are an inspiration..I salute you sir.
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😕😕
I watch this everytime I need reminded it’s the journey Bravo & Go Fast 🍷❤️
Un navigateur formidable ! On ne se lasse pas de regarder son histoire.
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!
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...
Magnificent documentary! Thank you very much.
Alex Thomson is a Julius Cesar of sailing, will be, he is a legend
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.
What a legend! Great respect für Alex and his team! Really nice video, thanks for that! Cheers!
Respect! Alex Thomson, I am with you all the way. Here’s to 2020 and the Vendée Globe, May victory be yours! Cheers!
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!
As a Scottish person. I very rarely want an English person to win a thing. Alex is the exception. He is a hero!
I followed the whole race in 2016, and the charismatic nature of Alex and his vlogs was fantastic, this film sums it up perfectly. I am going to do my best to be at the start to cheer him off in 2020. Thanks.
Just incredible!!!🎉⛵️🎉🥳👍🏻
Yeah!! Amazing!!!! Inspiring!!! Thank you Alex!!
Amazing film ! Thank you so much for that ! And you'll have it in 2020 !
Love the “helicopter view” technique. Thank you.
Huge respect to Alex. Love his attitude. Looking forward to the next edition of the Vendée Globe!
What an amazing production .. and fingers crossed this time .. God Speed Alex .. inspirational
Bravo, bravo, bravo!!!
AMAZING !!!!! Simply Amazing 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 :):)
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!!!
You are a RELENTLESS human being!!! Keep on keeping on man, God Speed!
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.
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
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 ✌🇬🇧👍
Absolutely amazing ! Great video, story, human triumph, team and technological accomplishment.
Alex. You are a total inspiration mate.
love this guy!
Rooting for you from NY! Good luck Alex!!!
Absolutely incredible courage, stamina, skill and toughness.
Allez Alex ! Le prochain Vendée Globe est le tien! Tu le mérites tant!
Brilliant. Well done Sir, a fantastic achievement.
Superb film. I really enjoyed everything about this.
What an amazing history!
This is a great inspiration for a young sailor like me!
Congrats to all the team and you Alex for you sailor spirit.
Thinking of you Alex. Christmas 2020. You're a fighter. Well done, mate.
Nice film you guys made. Enjoyed it.
Never heard of this race....looking forward to checking into it in 2024!
taking the word *relentless* to a whole new Level
Never heart of this race before, but now i am a big fan and i am definitely waiting for it now , go Alex
A real life legend
What a man
Bloody Legend!!!!!!!!!!!
Just GREAT!!!!!!!!
amazing just brilliant
Amazing film... What a race!
A truly inspirational story.
Fantastic.
You. Are. A. Legend.
🇬🇧⛵️great film fair winds for 2020 Alex
Amazing!!!
Awesome video, gives great insight into how hard it is, very inspiring!
Alex отличный шкипер... Дай Бог ему удачи и Божьей помощи во всех его делах...
Храни его Господь и Ангел Хранитель...
Аминь
Watching your progress with pride.
amazing journey. stunningly beautiful boat. I wasn't familiar with the Vendee globe before this video.
I am with you for Vendee 2020. Win it. It's yours.
Wonderfull!
Et un grand champion!
i wish i could give this more than 1 thumbs up.
Wish I could give this more than just a thumbs up!
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 💪👄
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!
I W I S H ... R E S P E C T. and what a true beautiful boat
Such a great movie
What an impressive attitude!!!!
You are such as example. Congratulation and thank you for all give me
Absolute legend.
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!
Holy moly, not only does this guy have big brass ones but he is more human than any 3 people I know.
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
UAU...MAGNIFIC.
good luck, Alex!!!
Absolute legend
This is amazing
Grand navigateur Alex👍🤩⛵. Un french 😉
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.