Jingkun Xu - The Most Inspiring Vendée Globe Story? - Week 15 20-2-25

Three more sailors have crossed the finish line, all are impressive achievements in their own rights, but one story stands out, Jingkun Xu's incredible journey of determination and grit. Facing challenges long before the start, the first Chinese sailor to complete the Vendée Globe defied expectations, sailing solo with just one hand and capturing the hearts of millions. His emotional, candid updates portrayed just how hard this race is. But his biggest challenge? Getting to the start line in the first place. Speaking no French or English yet selling his home in China and moving to the heart of the French dominated offshore racing scene with no shore team, his solo challenge started with preparing his boat, alone. His story reveals an exceptional campaign and his story is one of the most inspiring of the race. Matt Sheahan reports on this exceptional sailor and the week that saw Antoine Cornic and Oliver Heer compete their Vendée Globes to join the elite group of solo circumnavigators. #VendeeGlobe #Sailing #PlanetSail #NeverGiveUp PREVIOUS VENDEE GLOBE REPORTS - Records, Champagne & Crisis - Vendée Globe Week 13 - 6-2-25 https://youtu.be/qDM-yrxCepo The Latest Vendée Victories - Vendée Globe Week Twelve 29-1-25 https://youtu.be/9pfL0HvL0ps - Broken Boats, Bodies & Stress - Vendée Globe Week 11 - 23-1-25 https://youtu.be/FM4mOW3Q3KM - Why Was Charlie Dalin So Quick? - Vendée Globe Week 10 - 15-1-25 https://youtu.be/SGbYOWdXZYk - Into The Finish - Vendee Globe - 13 -1-25 https://youtu.be/H06AXfdqmsY - Ice, Lightning & Stress - Vendee Globe - Week Nine 9 -1-25 https://youtu.be/Y3sQkGr_URE - The Turning Point - Vendee Globe - Week Eight 2-1-25 https://youtu.be/tpHyhuMTHtI - Emotions Run High and Low - Vendee Globe - Week Seven 26 12 24 https://youtu.be/1Dy0y5qI7bc - A Massive New Cape Horn Record - Vendee Globe https://youtu.be/-0aGaQkKKJY @VendeeGlobeTV @xujingkun99