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February 16. 2009 at 02:22
Marc Guillemot takes third place
Marc Guillemot (Safran) crossed the Les Sables d’Olonne finish line at 01h 21 36s (GMT) this morning (Sunday) to clinch a hard won third place in this epic sixth edition of the Vendée ... -
February 15. 2009 at 18:38
Braveheart Guillemot should finish this evening
Marc Guillemot (Safran) should finish his epic Vendée Globe this evening, ready to collect a well deserved third place. For all that he will enjoy the result he is perhaps the skipper of all ... -
February 15. 2009 at 09:13
Finely balanced on the beat
Third place in this Vendée Globe could still go either way. While yesterday the balance looked to have tipped back in favour of the La Trinité skipper Marc Guillemot on Safran, the contrary ... -
February 14. 2009 at 17:44
An affair of the heart
The morning was cold, the welcome warm and spontaneous as befitted the arrival of Sam Davies on Roxy, the young British soloist who leant her unique light touch and a formidable performance to a race ... -
February 14. 2009 at 14:54
Video of Sam Davies's moonlight finish
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February 14. 2009 at 12:43
Sam Davies on her race, the no tears strategy, dealing with stress and the being lucky to be out there
Sam Davies' press conference proved all encompassing in both French and English. It would seem that her great communication skills and joie de vie simply inspired the media to see what more they ... -
February 14. 2009 at 08:20
Down the tunnel of love on St Roxy Day, time ticking for Guillemot
While Les Sables d’Olonne is ready to give a huge, warm welcome to Sam Davies this bitterly cold St Valentine’s morning, the clock is ticking all the time for Marc Guillemot who now needs ... -
February 14. 2009 at 04:05
Sam dit on Samedi
Sam's first words after finishing her Vendee Globe: -
February 14. 2009 at 02:20
Roxy returns third across the finish on Valentine's morning
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 Globe solo non stop around the world ... -
February 13. 2009 at 19:24
Sam's Town Awaits
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 has her focus been on reaching Les Sables ... -
February 13. 2009 at 08:46
Slow Mo Roxy, Thompson slows
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 Riou (PRB) who was awarded that equal ... -
February 12. 2009 at 18:28
Slow night for Sam, an 80 knots storm recalled by Norbert
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, (Roxy) who is expected to break the finish ... -
February 12. 2009 at 09:03
The future's bright, and slow
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 for Sam Davies, GBR, (Roxy) as she strives ... -
February 11. 2009 at 18:10
Will Sam be 'in the chocolates' from St Valentine's Day?
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 South Brittany and has gained a huge fan ... -
February 11. 2009 at 16:45
First reef since the Falklands
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 of his ETA back in Les Sables, as he explains ...
Flash infos
- 19/04/09 at 16:25 - Dominique Wavre re-elected Imoca ...
- 16/04/09 at 17:32 - 4 Vendée Globe skippers at ...
- 15/04/09 at 12:27 - IMOCA General meeting
- 15/04/09 at 11:20 - Brian Thompson honoured in Bahrain ...
- 13/04/09 at 09:00 - Telefonica with a 60-foot boat ...
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