Sam Goodchild aims to be first UK winner of Vendee Globe

Sailor Sam Goodchild, who came ninth in the gruelling Vendee Globe round-the-world sailing race, has set his sights on becoming the first British sailor to win the event.

Goodchild, 35, from Falmouth, Cornwall, had a top five place snatched from him in the last leg of his first Vendee when his mainsail ripped in two.

He still managed to hold on for ninth place on Saturday and achieve a childhood dream of competing in the non-stop solo race which is held every four years.

“The aim is to come back in 2028 with a boat capable of winning and give it my best shot,” he said.