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HomeVendee Globe - Round The World Yacht RaceRace Day ReportsCrazy Kiwi Conrad Colman to complete round the world TODAY!

Crazy Kiwi Conrad Colman to complete round the world TODAY!

Race Day ReportsVendee Globe - Round The World Yacht Race
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A bit over 80 days at sea - Conrad is nearly back to port, having compelted his round-the-world trip!

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Conrad Has Wind! Photo Credit: Conrad Colman
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Conrad Colman, the only Kiwi skipper in the Vendée Glove round the world race, is in his final hours aboard MS Amlin!

Conrad is now less than 65 miles from the finish line, is getting ready to complete his 2nd solo, non-stop, unassisted race around the world.

Our crazy Kiwi, after crossing 3 oceans, rounding 3 capes and covering almost 23,906 miles of the theoretical course, will be sailing up the legendary Les Sables d’Olonne channel in the early afternoon for us in New Zealand.

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