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Vendée Globe – Sam Davies having fun

Posted on January 8, 2009 by admin

Before the start, someone asked Sam Davies if she wanted to emulate Ellen MacArthur. Sam replied that, although she enjoyed sailing hard, she had no intention of driving herself to the point of misery as Ellen regularly did. It’s difficult … Continue reading →

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Vendée Globe – breaking news. Le Cam capsized and rescued.

Posted on January 6, 2009 by admin

I was going to wait until tomorrow before writing about the Vendée Globe, but this is serious – with a happy outcome. News on the Vendée Globe site is a bit fragmented, but here is what I have found: Photos … Continue reading →

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Vendée Globe – two more in trouble

Posted on December 13, 2008 by admin

Dominic Wavre’s keel is flapping around, after the part the rams push on shattered yesterday. He filled the ballast tanks and set the bare minimum of sail before heading for Kerguelen, where he is now entering the Bay of Morbihan, … Continue reading →

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Vendée Globe – Loïc Peyron dismasting video

Posted on December 11, 2008 by admin

Loïc Peyron sent back a video of the state of Gitana Eighty before he tidied up. It looks as if the  mast just broke at the foot and fell down in one piece. As is normal in this race, those … Continue reading →

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What’s Up, Doc? – don’t mention Bugs on board

Posted on November 23, 2008 by admin

There were plety of libations offered to Neptune as the Vendée Globe fleet crossed the equator. Sam Davies offered Mumm’s to the Sea God and a bar of chocolate to herself, but ice man Riou said he wasn’t drinking alone … Continue reading →

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