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Barcelona World Race
Hugo Boss races on without Alex Thomson
Alex Thomson has made the decision to remain in England to be able to closely monitor the progress of his infant son Oscar who was diagnosed with a heart condition called coarctation of the aorta. -
Barcelona World Race
Alex Thomson’ substitute skipper to race during first days
Record Record #sailingrecord -breaking British skipper Alex Thomson is to fulfil his dream to compete again in the 80 day round the world epic Barcelona World Race Barcelona World Race #barcelonaworldrace after his entry was thrown into doubt following emergency surgery for acute appendicitis just two days before the race start on New (...) -
Global Ocean Race
First all-female GOR team is confirmed
British yachtswoman, Hannah Jenner, has confirmed that her co-skipper for the double-handed, Class40 Class40 #Class40 , Global Ocean Race 2011-12 (GOR) is German sailor, Anna-Maria Renken. Jenner and Renken are currently the only all-girl GOR team. -
Team Camper Emirates TNZL
Chris Nicholson presents his team for the VOR 2011
Chris Nicholson, skipper of the CAMPER campaign for the 2011-12 Volvo Ocean Race has today confirmed the line up of the sailing team and key shore team members. -
Extreme Sailing Series
10 teams and 9 events confirmed for 2011 circuit
On the eve of the World Yacht Racing Forum in Estoril (Portugal), the Extreme Sailing Series Extreme Sailing Series #extremesailing ™ unveiled a great package of interesting and varied host venues, and top level professional sailing teams and skippers for 2011. The award-winning and ‘ISAF Special Event’ circuit is going (...) -
Team Groupama
Franck Cammas presents his crew for the VOR
A year ago, just days before Groupama 3 was to set sail on her second attempt to conquer the Jules Verne Trophy Jules Verne Trophy #TropheeJulesVerne , Groupama announced its participation in the next two editions of the Volvo Ocean Race with Franck Cammas. -
Volvo Ocean Race 2011-2012
Ian Walker : "a fantastic opportunity to build a winning team"
Two-time Olympic medallist, Ian Walker of Great Britain, has taken the helm as skipper for Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing’s 2011-12 Volvo Ocean Race title pursuit, as the emirate’s newest sporting outfit readies for the ’Everest of Sailing’. Appointed by the team’s backer, Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA), Walker will (...) -
Offshore Racing
Brits launch 4 Figaro-Bénéteau to prepare the Vendée Globe
French sailors are the best in solo offshore racing thanks to their Figaro-Bénéteau and mini 650 Mini 650 #mini650 circuit. Mark Turner who manages the Artemis Ocean Racing knows it very well. That is why he made Artemis invest in Figaro-Bénéteau boats. Four of them have been launch last Monday. Brits prepare they futur solo offshore (...) -
Barcelona World Race
Michel Desjoyeaux has chosen François Gabart
Michel Desjoyeaux has chosen François Gabart to accompany him in the next Barcelona World Race Barcelona World Race #barcelonaworldrace aboard the brand new monohull Foncia. The two men, who will be joining forces for the first time, will together take the start of the second edition of this double-handed round the world, due to set off on (...) -
Gitana Team
Benjamin de Rothschild : "The MOD 70 meets our requirements"
In 2000, the Gitana Team was created to form an offshore racing stable. Ten years on, Benjamin de Rothschild confirms his status as a major player in ocean racing circles – and a fervent multihull owner – by agreeing to participate in a new international oceanic class: the MOD 70, one design 70 foot trimarans. It is the third team (...)