is alex thomson allowed to use oars when it gets flat calm?

[tcm]

without breaking the rules ?

 

[Triassic]

Would he want to? Given just how far he would be able to paddle a 60' boat, even one as light as his, I would have thought he would be far better off using the time to get some decent sleep.

 

[anoccasionalyachtsman]

Cléac'h has got handles on the inboard end of the dali foils, and a sliding seat in between. It's why he's ahead.

nb. I made that up.

 

[Keen_Ed]

without breaking the rules ?

No. Racing rule 42 (propulsion) applies.
http://www.vendeeglobe.org/en/skippers-area/official-notice-board

 

[RobF]

No. Racing rule 42 (propulsion) applies.
http://www.vendeeglobe.org/en/skippers-area/official-notice-board

Thanks for posting that. I was tickled that the Vendee has Sailing Instructions