The young French skipper explains what the Vendée means to him and gives us a quick tour of his boat

No longer leading, but still very much in contention, Francois Gabart (Macif skipper) is a name to watch out for.

Epic TV caught up with him just before the start of the Vendee Globe. He enthusiastically explains what this race means to him, and gives us a quick tour of his boat. The superb sailing footage is courtesy of Macif Sea Events.