Jean Le Cam of Tout commence en Finistère – Armor-Lux has surged to the top of the Vendée Globe standings after choosing a strategic eastern route past Madeira. As of November 16, he holds a 28.30-mile lead over Italy’s Giancarlo Pedote. With the fleet slowed by a lack of wind, known as ‘pétole,’ skippers like Charlie Dalin face challenges navigating the stagnant conditions. Meanwhile, Benjamin Ferré remains close in third, and other competitors are maneuvering to escape this calm as they head toward Cape Verde.