The story of the 2008/2009 Vendée Globe race. 30 skippers embark on a quest to be the fastest to sail 27000 miles around the world, non stop, without assistance and alone on 60 foot sailboats. This is one of the most extreme challenges a human being can face. The sailors are alone at sea for months and physical and emotional strength are essential. Growlers (Icebergs), sea mammals, and massive waves are a constant danger. On any day the forces of nature can bring an end to the best sailor's well made plans. They harness the wind, hope for safe passage over the sea and push hard to win. They are a testament to the audacity of the human spirit.
Cinematography
GoPro footage from boats smaller than the waves swallowing them.
Sound
The terrifying silence between creaking hulls and screaming wind.
Director
Benjamin Rouse
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The Vendée Globe has no prize money. Winners get a plastic trophy and lifelong insomnia.
This was shot during the 'Facebook race'—first time sailors could post updates, making isolation somehow lonelier.
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