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August 06, 2008
Pindar Artemis challenge

Whilst for many of the Vendée Globe contenders, August means it is time for a well deserved rest, some are continuing to sail to achieve their final qualification or to measure up against the rivals, as in the Artemis Challenge around the Isle of Wight, while another has been busy...

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PRB back in the water and Vincent Riou heading for Brittany

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04.08.2008 - 22h21
PRB

PRB is back in her natural element, two and a half months after Vincent Riou was forced to abandon her in The Artemis Transat. After a lot of hard work in a short timeframe, the PRB shore team can now head back home by plane in a few days time, while Vincent set sail for Brittany this afternoon (Monday 4th August). This is going to be an important Atlantic crossing for Vincent, as it will count as a Vendée Globe qualifier.

Two-boat training for Dee Caffari and Mike Golding

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01.08.2008 - 16h14
Aviva and Ecover

Dee Caffari and Mike Golding, who between them have sailed around the world eight times, have drawn up a boat testing programme to prepare together for the next Vendée Globe. The two skippers announced the technical alliance, the first of its kind between British Open 60 teams, in March 2007. The alliance led to the construction of two identical sister-ships in Aviva and ECOVER 3 and this summer Caffari and Golding will be testing the two boats against each other to maximise performance.

Summer classes for the Vendée Globe skippers

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23.07.2008 - 20h12
Foncia

Promotional exercises, sponsorship sessions, decorating time: it feels like holiday time has finally arrived for the competitors registered for the next Vendée Globe. Let there be no mistake however, as for many boats, the summer is synonymous with a refit and whilst the majority of the skippers are counting on August for some relaxation before the final busy period, others are planning on summer classes in order to ensure they are going to be top of the class this autumn.