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291 days ago
Visitors to this website, who have signed up for the special service in « The Locker » have been able to send messages to the skippers. Tens of thousands of messages have been received from around the world. In terms of popularity the rankings are rather different from the race rankings. ...
300 days ago
Monday 10th November at 09h19 Positioned 200 nautical miles from Les Sables d'Olonne, Michel Desjoyeaux - skipper of the 60 foot monohull FONCIA – informs his shore crew of his decision to turn back and return to port. Michel explains why he is forced to head back: a ...
303 days ago
“In fact, sailors invented rugby. There were thirty aboard a boat and time was starting to drag as they were becalmed off Argentina. They divided themselves into two teams, starboard and port crews. The scrum was carried out above an open hatch. When the rope bundle fell in, they created ...
306 days ago
"Hi, I’m back! It’s been a while since I left and have been alone out here doing everything for myself. When I say everything, that is exactly what I mean. It is our profession, but as sailing is simple. We’re always having to do other things, just to make sure ...
