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March 16. 2009 at 17:30
Thank you!
On the day after the arrival of the final competitor in the 2008-2009 Vendée Globe, we would like to offer you our thanks. -
March 16. 2009 at 17:22
A look back at the 2008-2009 Vendée Globe
From 9th November 2008 to the 15th March 2009 - here is a brief summary of the major events in this sixth Vendée Globe, which was won by Michel Desjoyeaux on Foncia on 1st February. The Austrian, ... -
March 15. 2009 at 21:38
Norbert Sedlacek on the pontoon and at his press conference
Four years ago, Karen Leibovici was the final competitor to finish the race in thirteenth place out of the twenty that set sail. Her race time: ... -
March 15. 2009 at 18:34
Sedlacek: The Terminator, closes the Vendee Globe
Austrian sailors have made their mark in Olympic sailing in recent years, winning medals in the Tornado, windsurfer and Laser classes but Norbert Sedlacek set a new ocean racing record for landlocked ... -
March 15. 2009 at 11:45
Norbert nearing the finish
Norbert Sedlacek, AUT, (Nauticsport-Kapsch) is set to finish the Vendée Globe solo round the world race this afternoon and bring to a close this epic sixth edition ... -
March 14. 2009 at 18:37
Top 10 for Dinelli, what he said
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 followed immediately after he crossed the ... -
March 14. 2009 at 15:38
A real homecoming
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. Four years ago he completed ... -
March 14. 2009 at 10:34
Dinelli nears the finish and, ahead, perhaps a nice day of deja vu?
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 safely to a close and the host town ... -
March 13. 2009 at 16:04
Dinelli and Sedlacek expected this weekend
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 edition of the famous pinnacle event ... -
March 11. 2009 at 18:55
Pacific brothers in arms to return at the weekend
Raphael Dinelli (Fondation Océan Vital) and Norbert Sedlacek, AUT, (Nauticsport-Kapsch) continue to return good average speeds and they head for the finish which ... -
March 10. 2009 at 17:06
Rich Wilson on his race
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 summary of what he said: -
March 10. 2009 at 13:43
Rich Wilson finishes 9th in Vendee Globe
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 race in ninth place, completing a highly ... -
March 10. 2009 at 11:46
Early afternoon for Rich
Rich Wilson should break the finish line around midday GMT (1300hrs local) to bring to an end his difficult final, frustrating final weeks and secure his ninth place in ... -
March 09. 2009 at 18:51
Eggs, milk and potatoes for Rich
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 to finish his Vendée Globe ... -
March 08. 2009 at 18:46
Arrival late Monday or Tuesday for Rich
Rich Wilson continues to make excellent speed directly towards Les Sables d’Olonne where he is now expected late Monday or perhaps early Tuesday.
Flash infos
- 20/07/09 at 17:25 - Vendée Globe skippers taking ...
- 01/07/09 at 10:11 - Bruce Schwab puts his Ocean ...
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- 21/06/09 at 19:05 - Five IMOCAs in the SNSM Record ...
- 17/06/09 at 18:19 - Dee and the girls currently ...
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