Introduction and Warm Up

Introduction and Warm Up

Vendèe Globe – Round The World Race Starts Today

It's the big day, or here in New Zealand, the big night! The fleet, Intercontinental Foilers and Keelers - race roun...
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Introduction and Warm Up

Conrad Colman: Ready to Tackle the Everest of the Seas

The North Atlantic: The Hunt for Performance The Vendée Globe kicks off in Les Sables d’Olonne, France, with skipper...
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The 2024 Vendée Globe: A Record-Breaking Start for the Ultimate Solo Sailing Challenge

The 2024 Vendée Globe is poised to break new records as it prepares for its start on Sunday, 11 November. With a record-break...
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Conrad Colman: The Resilient Adventurer Setting Sails and Standards

Conrad Colman - A Life Shaped by the Sea Conrad’s early years were filled with ocean stories and connections, though...
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Skippers Equipped to Collect Vital Ocean Data

Objectives of the Scientific Programme To achieve this, scientific equipment from several institutions under the Glo...
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Dockside Glimpses: An Inside Look at the Vendée Globe Fleet

A Walk Along the Docks Our guide, Kiwi skipper Conrad Colman, leads us through a bustling dock walk, giving a person...
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Introduction To New Zealand’s Conrad Colman

This year in the Vendée Globe - Round The World Race - we have just one Kiwi - Auckland-born Conrad Colman. His mum is a kiwi...
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Facing the High Seas Alone: How Vendée Globe Sailors Cope with Solitude The

Emotional Resilience on the Open Ocean For skippers like Benjamin Dutreux, the race’s solitude is a mixed blessing. ...
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Vendée Globe: Favourites, Rookies, and Everything You Need to Know

A Coveted Top 10 Finish For many skippers, a top 10 finish is both achievable and ambitious. Justine Mettraux and Sé...
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The Vendée Globe – Round The World Yacht Race: The Ultimate Solo, Non-Stop Sailing Challenge

The Vendée Globe - Round The World Yacht Race, often referred to as the "Everest of the Seas," stands as the pinnac...
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