Vendee Globe: Britain’s Pip Hare targets top 10 finish

Four years ago, Hare had to single-handedly complete some emergency repairs to her boat throughout the three-month challenge.

Tasks such as having to repair a broken rudder and climbing up her boat’s mast to replace wind sensors were all done in extreme conditions.

Prior to her debut, Hare said that her goal was just to become one of the few that have been able to finish the course.

For her second voyage, Hare has prepared herself both physically and mentally for what is to come and wants to finish higher up the leaderboard.

“One of the things I love about being a human being is that we always have the potential to develop and grow,” she said.

“I’m physically older now but I’ve adapted my training regime to take on the challenges of the boat but I’ve also grown mentally.

“I understand the mental challenges that will come with it and needing to push myself forward, I’ll come back from this different again I just know it!”

This year’s route for the competition will round the three legendary capes – Good Hope, Leeuwin and finally Cape Horn – before the sailors return to Les Sables d’Olonne.