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Roxy returns third across the finish on Valentine's morning
2009.02.14 - Samantha Davies, GBR, (Roxy) crossed the finishing line at 00hrs 41mins 01 secs as the third competitor to complete this epic sixth edition of the Vendée ...
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Sam's Town Awaits
2009.02.13 - She said again today that she has not been even looking at the course, the speeds, and the weather that her pursuer Marc Guillemot has been making, so intense ...
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Slow Mo Roxy, Thompson slows
2009.02.13 - Third place remains in the balance in this Vendée Globe. The only definite is that whoever takes the third step on the podium will be joined by Vincent ...
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Slow night for Sam, an 80 knots storm recalled by Norbert
2009.02.12 - Bathed in sunshine with very little wind, Les Sables d’Olonne prepares for several hectic days of activity, starting with the arrival of Sam Davies, GBR, ...
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Women in the Vendée Globe
2009.02.12 - The only two women taking part in the race are about to achieve excellent results, finishing in the top 6 from 30 starters. Samantha Davies (Roxy) should be ...
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The future's bright, and slow
2009.02.12 - With 313 miles to go at 0400hrs GMT this morning, showing no immediate signs of slowing down, and with a lead of about 220 miles, this morning could be crucial ...
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Will Sam be 'in the chocolates' from St Valentine's Day?
2009.02.11 - Certainly a St. Valentine’s Day finish for Sam Davies’ would fit so perfectly with the Roxy spirit, but for the British skipper who has a home in ...
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First reef since the Falklands
2009.02.11 - Steve White (Toe in the Water), currently in eight place is sailing north-north-westwards at the latitude of the Cape Verde Islands, but is already thinking ...
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The finish
2009.02.11 - Still so far to go. So you’re not thinking of it yet or just a little. You can imagine the harbour in les Sables d’Olonne with the crowd, the cheering, ...
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Less than a Fastnet for Sam
2009.02.11 - In the moderate downwind conditions they have been enjoying the differences in speed between Sam Davies’ Roxy and Marc Guillemot’s doubly handicapped ...
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