GIANT WAVE CRASHES AGAINST BREAKWATER AT LES SABLES D'OLONNE ON FRENCH ATLANTIC COAST.
A giant wave hits a breakwater and lighthouse at the entrance of Les Sables D'Olonne harbour during a storm on France's Atlantic coast November 6, 2000. The start of the 4th round-the-world Vendee Globe challenge sailing race was further postponed until November 9, 2000 due to the stormy weather.
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