Skippers News
Christopher Pratt, the youngest competitor in the Rhum
2010.10.21 - Christopher Pratt is about to take the helm of Marc Thiercelin’s DCNS in the Route du Rhum. The youngest competitor in the event will be taking part in ...
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Jean Le Cam going around again
2010.10.19 - The rumours in the press have been confirmed. Jean Le Cam is returning to racing aboard an IMOCA, which is already quite an event. However, the Barcelona World ...
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Beyou looking forward to the 2012 Vendée Globe
2010.10.13 - For two years in a row, Jérémie Beyou has taken part in the Solitaire du Figaro and this winter he will be aboard the maxi-trimaran Banque Populaire ...
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The Vendée France Centre launching a selection process
2010.10.11 - As part of its development programme, the Vendée France training centre has just officially launched its Vendée Challenge selection process, which ...
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Nine skippers going for the Rhum
2010.10.07 - Nine sailors from the IMOCA class will be lining up at the start of the 2010 Route du Rhum on 31st October in Saint-Malo. Among them, eight took part in the ...
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Yann Eliès wants to race in the 2012 Vendée Globe
2010.10.02 - Yann Eliès was one of the standout figures in the last Vendée Globe. His accident and rescue in the Southern Ocean, while up with the frontrunners, ...
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Bilou back to defend his title
2010.09.24 - In 2006, Roland Jourdain won the Route du Rhum in the IMOCA class finishing just ahead of his close rival Jean le Cam, after a thrilling race. Now, the skipper ...
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The Italian, Di Benedetto dreaming of the Vendée Globe
2010.09.17 - At the Grand Pavois Boat Show, which is currently taking place in La Rochelle, the Franco-Italian skipper, Alessandro Di Benedetto, declared that he is launching ...
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Which boat will Sam choose for 2012?
2010.09.10 - The former Roxy is currently moored in Port la Forêt, but she will not be staying there for much longer. Sam Davies hopes to complete the sale of her beloved ...
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Armel Le Cléac’h winner of the Solitaire
2010.08.25 - There were seven of them lining up at the start of the 2010 Solitaire du Figaro. Seven competitors, who took part in the 2008-2009 Vendée Globe round ...
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