Francés - B1.1 - Le Vendée Globe
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True or false:The Vendée Globe is a team sailing race.

False

True or false: All of the boats in this year's Vendée Globe are equipped with foils.

False

True or false: Foils were first used in the Vendée Globe in 2016.

True

True or false: Foils allow monohull boats to sail at the same speed as multihull boats.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Foils are always the same shape and size.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: More sailors are using foils in the Vendée Globe than ever before.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Foils have been used in sailing for centuries.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Sailors in the Vendée Globe can switch boats partway through the race.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: All foils have the same structure and size.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Foils allow boats to go faster than they would without them.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

  • The 9th edition of the Vendée Globe solo sailing race began on November 8th.
  • 19 boats equipped with foils, which allow for faster speeds, are participating in the race.
  • Foils were first introduced in 2016 and have become more common since then.
  • Foils allow monohull boats to "fly" above the water.
  • Foils come in various shapes and sizes.
  • Foils were used by only 7 sailors in 2016, but in 2020, 19 sailors are using them.
  • Foils are a new type of boat appendage.
  • The Vendée Globe requires sailors to use the same boat with the same specifications.
  • Foils have different structures and sizes.
  • Foils allow boats to go faster.

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