Isabelle Joschke on the Vendée Globe: "Afterwards, you know who you are"
With the start of the Vendée Globe, the toughest solo regatta in the world, Isabelle Joschke was one of the big favorites. After 96 days at sea, the Franco-German sailor finished in eleventh place. Respect!
"The Vendée Globe is the Everest of sailing," says Joschke. "It's the toughest race in the world, and it's a dream come true for any sailor to compete in it."
Joschke is one of the most experienced sailors in the Vendée Globe. She has competed in the race twice before, finishing in 11th place in 2016 and 8th place in 2020. This year, she was hoping to become the first woman to win the race.
But it was not to be. Joschke's boat suffered damage early in the race, and she had to make several stops for repairs. She also had to deal with a number of other issues, including a broken rudder and a damaged mast.
Despite all the setbacks, Joschke never gave up. She kept fighting, and she eventually managed to finish the race in 11th place. It was a remarkable achievement, and it showed Joschke's true grit and determination.
"I'm so proud of what I've accomplished," said Joschke after the race. "It was a tough race, but I never gave up. I kept fighting, and I eventually managed to finish. It's a dream come true."
Joschke's performance in the Vendée Globe is an inspiration to all sailors. It shows that anything is possible if you set your mind to it. No matter what obstacles you face, never give up on your dreams.
Here are some of Joschke's thoughts on the Vendée Globe:
- “The Vendée Globe is the toughest race in the world, but it's also the most rewarding.”
- "The race is a test of physical and mental endurance, but it's also a test of character.”
- "The Vendée Globe is a race against yourself. It's a race to see how far you can push yourself.”
- "The Vendée Globe is a race against the elements. It's a race against the wind, the waves, and the ice.”
- "The Vendée Globe is a race against time. It's a race to see how fast you can sail around the world.”
