Britain's Davies a favourite for gruelling solo round the world race

On Sunday 10 November, 40 sailors will start the world’s toughest solo, non-stop round the world race known as the Vendée Globe, circling the entire planet and skirting Antarctica. Taking nearly three months, the solo skippers will face brutal conditions. Six of the skippers are female and Britain’s Samantha Davies, is ranked one of the race favourites as she embarks on her fourth participation in the race.