2009.03.14 - Surrounded by his friends, family and supporters Raphael Dinelli enjoyed his warm welcome back to Les Sables d’Olonne. His entry back into the channel ...

2009.03.14 - If Raphael Dinelli had a sense of déjà vu when he crossed the finish line of the Vendée Globe race this afternoon it would be entirely understandable. ...

2009.03.14 - It is a misty, drizzly morning in Les Sables d'Olonne with just light winds to lift the flags. There is a mood of excitement that this Vendee Globe is drawing ...

2009.03.13 - Raphaël Dinelli and Norbert Sedlacek should complete their Vendée Globe solo round the world races this weekend, to bring to an end this record sixth ...

2009.03.11 - Raphael Dinelli (Fondation Océan Vital) and Norbert Sedlacek, AUT, (Nauticsport-Kapsch) continue to return good average speeds ...

2009.03.10 - Rich Wilson shrugged off extreme fatigue and seemed visibly lifted by the huge and warm welcome he received today when he finished in ninth place, here is a ...

2009.03.10 - Crossing the finish line off Les Sables d’Olonne at 12h 43 19s GMT Rich Wilson completed the 24,840 mile Vendée Globe solo non stop round the world ...

2009.03.10 - Rich Wilson should break the finish line around midday GMT (1300hrs local) to bring to an end his difficult final, frustrating final ...

2009.03.09 - With 160 miles direct to Les Sables d’Olonne, in fact closer to 180 miles as he is sailing downwind, Rich Wilson is now expected ...

2009.03.08 - Rich Wilson continues to make excellent speed directly towards Les Sables d’Olonne where he is now expected late Monday or ...