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Monthly Archives: February 2009
Vendée Globe – stormy weather, but there’s no-one around
Once more, Météo France has issued an Orange Alert – this time for Bordeaux and all points north. By now, Les Sables d’Olonne is probably already enduring the forecast gusts of 140 Km/h – only a little less than Bordeaux … Continue reading
Vendée Globe – Marco going for the summit in bare feet
After Armel ‘The Jackal’ le Cleac’h finished in a storming second place, he owned up to having had a rather more eventful ride than he had let on, and Mich’ Desj’ had been hiding things, too. However, I reckon Marc … Continue reading
Mike Golding Visits Supporters at Hook-With-Warsash Primary
One of my personal goals is to rejoin the sailing community that was my life between the ages of 8 and 32 – and it’s happening. The site has motivated me to dig around the whole sailing scene with the … Continue reading
Vendée Globe – Armel le Cleac’h comes roaring home
Biscay took a last swipe at Armel le Cleac’h as he fought his way home against some of the strongest winds he had encountered during the whole race, but the last stretch was blessed by brilliant sunshine, giving those ready … Continue reading