Vendee Globe
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Transat B to B - Safran crosses finish line in fifth
Sail-World &bull Dec 15, 2011Transat B to B was shortened to finish at the safety gate, between the Azores and Portugal, which was set up 48 hours ago. Safran crossed the finishing line at 1133 GMT (1233 CET) this Thursday lunchtime, taking fifth place. The winds that are forecast to blow throughout today and into tomorrow up to 60 or even 70 knots (130 km/h) led the Race Director, Jacques Caraes to take this decision and position the finish between the Azores and Portugal, some 700 miles south… Full Story »
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Transat B to B - Francois Gabart takes victory
Sail-World &bull Dec 15, 2011Scorching across the finish line (safety gate offshore of Spain) at 23 h 11 min 30 sec, this Wednesday 14 December, Francois Gabart on Macif takes victory in the Transat B to B 2011, the single-handed race reserved for monohulls… Full Story »
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Vendee Globe - Raphael Dinelli's alternative project
Sail-World &bull Dec 14, 2011He came in tenth in the 2010 Vendee Globe onboard a boat that had been transformed into a floating lab to test sailing without the use of fossil fuels, Raphael Dinelli seeks to continue this work by competing in the upcoming edition of the non-stop solo round the world race. The… Full Story »
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Transat B to B : Marc Guillemot: "The Vendee Globe is magical"
BYM Sailing Sport News &bull Dec 11, 2011
A year ago, Marc Guillemot announced that he would be taking part in his second Vendee Globe aboard the monohull, Safran. How will he feel on 10th November next year, as he sets out from les Sables d'Olonne? We ... Full Story »
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Transat B to B - Safran sets off from Saint Barts
Sail-World &bull Dec 5, 2011B. Marc Guillemot aboard Safran set off from Saint Barts in the Transat B to B at 1400 GMT (1500 CET) today amid a light easterly wind that blew about 12 knots. At total of eight solo sailors took to the water for a 3300 mile journey across the Atlantic to the Lorient in Brittany. 'It may… Full Story »
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Transat B to B - Mike Golding puts himself to the test
Sail-World &bull Dec 5, 2011The Transat B to B starts from St Barts at 1400 GMT (1000 local) today, Monday 5 December 2011, with the teams due to arrive in Lorient, France approximately 12 to 14 days later.When Mike Golding was last racing solo on his IMOCA Open 60 it was in the harsh wastes of the Southern Ocean in December 2008. He was leading the Vendee Globe after again… Full Story »
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Vendee Globe holds presentation to British Skippers
Sail-World &bull Nov 11, 2011Vendee Globe organisers arranged a meeting for British skippers who would like to take part in the 2012-2013 event Full Story »
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World on Water Sailing News Video
Daily Boater &bull Oct 21, 2011
The latest edition of World on Water (Episode 43), the action-packed boating TV show that covers sailing races and events from around the world, is now available on First Boat... The Extreme Sailing Series in Almeria, Spain 2. Monaco Yacht… Full Story »
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Join Team Oscar Mead and support his Vendee Globe 2012 campaign to win a day sail on an IMOCA Open 60.
BYM Sailing News &bull Oct 19, 2011
At 21 years of age, Oscar Mead is one of Britain's most talented young offshore sailors. Born in Hong Kong, but now living on the UK's south coast, Oscar started sailing at the age of eight and has thousands ... Full Story »
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Safran gets a titanium keel
Sail-World &bull Oct 15, 2011For the first time, a Vendee Globe boat is benefitting from a keel made of titanium, which is aimed at improving reliability and hydrodynamic performance. By making their staff and technical means available, the Safran Group is once again innovating… Full Story »
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DesTopNews 2011-41
Blur.se &bull Oct 13, 2011
Welcome onboard Foncia the trimaran skippered by double Foncia Vendee Globe winner Michel Desjoyeaux. This week summary: From Chennai for the India International Regatta To Bermuda for the Argo Gold Cup To Funchal for the arrival of the Transat 650… Full Story »
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The Vendee Globe : A great marketing opportunity; Twelve skippers pre-registered
BYM Sailing News &bull Oct 10, 2011
The start of the seventh edition of the Vendee Globe will take place on 10th November 2012 in Les Sables d'Olonne. So quite logically, the line-up is becoming clearer. Twelve skippers have confirmed they will be taking part. They ... Full Story »
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Artemis Offshore Academy selection trials complete
Sail-World &bull Oct 3, 2011The 2011 Artemis Offshore Academy Selection Trials have been completed. A total of sixteen candidates were chosen to take part in the Selection Trials which took place last week at two locations - the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy and the Wokefield Park Corporate Outdoor Learning Centre.The 16 candidates were divided into two groups of eight, and held in secrecy so not give the second group an advantage over the first. The inaugural Selection Trials last year last year were based around the 'Fantasy Figaro' and this year it was the 'Virtual Vendee Globe' with guest star Dee… Full Story »
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Vendee Globe - Mike Golding's monohull Gamesa relaunched
Sail-World &bull Sep 20, 2011Mike Golding's monohull Gamesa came out of the Green Marine boat yard in Hythe, Great Britain, last Tuesday and will be christened by Princess Anne at the Southampton Boat Show, on 20th September. For Golding, this is the first step… Full Story »
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British yachtswoman Dee Caffari accepts high naval honour
Sail-World &bull Sep 15, 2011In recognition of her service to the sea and Britain's maritime heritage, record-breaking British yachtswoman Dee Caffari MBE has been appointed by the Royal Navy as an Honorary Commander.Caffari, who set her third world record earlier this year by sailing non-stop around… Full Story »
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Some great opportunities for the next Vendee Globe
BYM Sailing News &bull Sep 9, 2011
With fourteen months to go to the start of the Vendee Globe, twelve skippers have so far confirmed that they intend to take part in the solo round the world race and thirteen are still looking for sponsors. Having ... Full Story »
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Solitaire du Figaro : Tactical coastal racing for Leg 4
BYM Sailing News &bull Aug 22, 2011
The fourth and final leg of the 2011 Solitaire du Figaro began yesterday (Sunday 21/08/11) in Les Sables d'Olonne, the home of the renowned single-handed non-stop round the world race, the Vendee Globe. Hundreds of spectators lined the channel ... Full Story »
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La Solitaire du Figaro - Leg 4 sets off + Video
Sail-World &bull Aug 22, 2011La Solitaire du Figaro's fourth and final leg got underway on Sunday August 21st in Les Sables d'Olonne, the home of the Vendee Globe. The start of the leg welcomed hundreds of spectators who lined the channel as the fleet of 46 Figaro boats made its way from the town to the sea. This 430 nm leg follows the Brittany coast from Les Sables d'Olonne, around to Brest and on to Dieppe on a mainly coastal course. Sam Goodchild - La… Full Story »
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La Solitaire du Figaro fourth and final leg underway
Sail-World &bull Aug 21, 2011La Solitaire du Figaro fourth leg started at 12:12 precisely today, Sunday 21st August from Les Sables d'Olonne. Among several dozens of spectator boats, under a bright blue, sunny sky and in perfect flat sea conditions the 46 skippers set off for the 437 mile long final leg to Dieppe, where this year's champions will be crowned. One could not have asked for a better day for the start of the last and decisive leg of the 42nd Solitaire du Figaro. Despite negative weather forecast announcing rainstorms and flimsy winds, sailors and organizers woke up today to discover Les Sables… Full Story »
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Solitaire du Figaro : Fourth and final Leg starts tomorrow
BYM Sailing News &bull Aug 20, 2011
The fourth and final 430-mile leg of the 2011 Solitaire du Figaro starts tomorrow (Sunday 21/08/11 at 11:00 BST) from Les Sables d'Olonne (France), home to the start of the legendary solo, non-stop round the world Vendee Globe race. ... Full Story »
