Behind the scenes exclusive interviews with skippers, sponsors, fisherman and locals of the Vendée Globe 2012 edition by British editor, Clare Macnaughton. 

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The Tall Guy Jean Pierre Dick talks about his inner monologue and planking

Fisherman Maurice 'Turbot' Leliévre talks about the connection between fisherman and skippers

Arnaud Bossiére Takes The Piss Out Of Me Mercilessly

Boat preparateur Patrick 'Ju Ju' Jullien has worked on more Vendée Globe boat campaigns than any other technical team member. He tells me how the sport has evolved over five editions.

Patrick 'Ju Ju' Jullien Boat Preparateur With 5 Editions Under His Belt

Alex Thomson explains the importance of his Open 6o racing sail wardrobe which costs more than his Hugo Boss clothing wardrobe.

Alex Thomson Talks About His Hugo Boss Sail Wardrobe

This is a rare intimate interview in English with the French skipper. I knew when I met François Gabart that he would one day win the Vendée Globe but I just didn't expect him to win the 2012 edition. This interview took place a week before the start - who knew that after this interview he would win the 2012 race in under 80 days and set a new record.

Francois Gabart Pre Vendée Globe - I Knew He'd Win It One Day!

I talk to Brit Vendéean resident Linda Aplin and local Clara Fradin about the race and life in the Vendée region.

The Passion Of The People - Vendée Region And Vendée Globe

Ben sings 'Dotheboys Rock' in Smike - a musical play set in Victorian times. Smike is a musical adaptation of an excerpt from Dicken's Nicholas Nickleby.

Dotheboys Rock by Ben Macnaughton

Blogger Clare Macnaughton talks to BBC Wiltshire's afternoon show hostess with mostess Marie Lennon about her favourite dish, family times and how to be a writer. 