Vendée Globe: Alex Thomson officially retires from race
3,211 views · Published 13 November 2008 · 2:52 · Indexed 21 September 2026
Channel: Motor Boat & Yachting · 2008 · Sports
The Hugo Boss' skipper Alex Thompson has retired because damage to the boat could not be repaired in time for next Wednesday's deadline, as required by the race rules. Team Hugo Boss is committed to continue working hard to be ready for the Vendée Globe in 2012.
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