British sailor Thomson aims to end French Vendee reign

FILE PHOTO: British sailor Alex Thomson poses next to his IMOCA 60 yacht "Hugo Boss" moored in London, Britain, September 19, 2019. REUTERS/Alexander Smith/File Photo

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Alex Thomson is confident he has done everything possible in his quest to become the first non-French winner of the single-handed Vendee Globe round-the-world sailing race.

Although the COVID-19 pandemic has meant Thomson has not been able to sail as many miles aboard HUGO BOSS as he would have liked, he has found other ways to ensure his yacht is prepared for the worst the oceans can throw at it.