Vendee Globe around the world yacht race sets sail from Les Sables d'Olonne , France . Day two was similarly dramatic with compatriot Kito de Pavant , 51 , also pulling out after his yacht Groupe Bel was struck by a fishing boat off the coast of Portugal . 20 sailors in 18m yachts single-handedly race around world in 90 days . Score: 6 Five days in to race and already four sailors have pulled out .
Vendee Globe around the world yacht race sets sail from Les Sables d'Olonne , France . 20 sailors in 18m yachts single-handedly race around world in 90 days . Score: 6 Five days in to race and already four sailors have pulled out .