During the Vendee Globe, boats have broken apart and sleep is caught in snatches. The yachtswoman – currently in 18th place and still going – explains the dangerous thrill of racing solo
Volvo Ocean Race CEO Mark Turner stressed that racing around the world, and maximising Southern Ocean miles, would continue to be at the heart of every future edition of the 44-year-old fully crewed race. The Volvo Ocean Race will strengthen its historic connection with the Southern Ocean, and the tradition of racing around the world, … Read more
The 2017 Vendée Globe x Mercedes-Benz at the hardest and most famous sailing race in the world. The Vendée Globe, a super tough solo yacht race which takes place every four years, pushes sailors to their limits. Of the total of 138 competitors since 1989, only 71 have completed the full distance. The race is open … Read more
A spectacular new stunt by British yachtsman Alex Thomson. Passion and courage have no boundaries. With his latest stunt, the British yachtsman Alex Thomson has once again underlined his reputation as a daredevil. During his breathtaking Skywalk he catapulted himself and his kiteboard to a dizzying height of over 85 metres, powered only by the wind … Read more