From Cape Finisterre on the north western tip of Spain to Cape Horn at the tip of Tierra del Fuego, the sailors of the Vendée Globe pass several world renowned Capes, each an emblematic landmark in its own right. Often the Cape in question marks the end of a continent, but inevitably each has its own maritime history which enhances their reputation. And during the Vendée Globe the passage of each Cape is always important chance to tick off another phase of the notoriously tough solo passage around the world
