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Conrad Colman: The relentless voyager
Conrad Colman, the New Zealand-born sailor with both Kiwi and American roots, has quietly made a name for himself as one of offshore racing’s most determined and forward-thinking competitors.
Conrad Colman: The relentless voyager
Conrad Colman, the New Zealand-born sailor with both Kiwi and American roots, has quietly made a name for himself as one of offshore racing’s most determined and forward-thinking competitors.
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Pip Hare’s inspiring triumph at sea: Wins the 2024...
Recently, she was awarded the prestigious Ocean Cruising Club 2024 Seamanship Award – an accolade re...
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A Kiwi’s Journey through the Vendee Globe: C...
Conrad Colman reflects on his extraordinary 2024 Vendée Globe experience – a testament to both the h...
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The final frontier: Vendée Globe’s toughest ...
As the leading skippers cross the finish line, the real test of endurance continues at the back of t...
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Crazy Kiwi Conrad Colman to complete round the wor...
A bit over 80 days at sea - Conrad is nearly back to port, having compelted his round-the-world trip...
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Vendée round the globe LIVE! 3/2/25
Catch up with all the Vendée Globe action from the past 24 hours in this 30-minute daily report.
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The final stretch: Vendée Globe skippers battle to...
A race of endurance, strategy, and resilience
As the 2024 Vendée Globe approaches its conclusion,...
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When instincts take over: Vendée Globe skippers pu...
The fine line between control and chaos
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Clarisse Crémer’s triumphant return to Les S...
A hero's welcome for a sailor who won the hearts of the Vendée Globe public
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The Vendée Globe: A nail-biting battle to the fini...
The chase across the North Atlantic
As the fleet edges closer to the finish line, a tight cluster o...
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Vendée round the globe LIVE! 1/2/25
Catch up with all the Vendée Globe action from the past 24 hours in this 30-minute daily report.
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Against the odds: The latest drama from the Vendée...
A brutal dismasting and a hard-fought finish mark the latest chapter of the ultimate ocean race
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Vendée round the globe LIVE!
Catch up with all the Vendée Globe action from the past 24 hours in this 30-minute daily report.
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Herrmann and Davies incoming: Vendée Globe battle ...
As the Vendée Globe enters its final leg, the competition remains fierce with skippers pushing their...
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The long and winding road to Les Sables d’Olonne &...
Veteran skippers Boris Herrmann and Sam Davies near the Vendée Globe finish amidst turbulent conditi...
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Conrad Colman, Vendée Globe’s crazy kiwi, is...
Conrad Colman, the Vendée Globe's "crazy Kiwi," is taking your questions!
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Expect the unexpected: Vendée Globe sailors embrac...
As the Vendée Globe 2025 unfolds, a storm, challenging weather, and unexpected moments define the fi...
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A taste of personal victory: Kiwi skipper Conrad C...
Battling ballast, bumpy seas, and brewing coffee: Tales from the high seas in the Vendée Globe
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Riding The Storm: The Vendée Globe’s Closing Drama...
How skippers are navigating storms, strategy, and sheer resilience as the Vendée Globe nears its fin...
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A Wave of Triumph: Four Skippers Cross the Finish ...
Celebrating the highs and challenges of the Vendée Globe’s 10th edition
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Battling Chaos: Tanguy Le Turquais and the Spirit ...
Sailing into resilience
In the high-stakes world of the Vendée Globe, perseverance is as vital as...
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Vendée round the globe LIVE! 25/1/25
Catch up with all the Vendée Globe action from the past 24 hours in this 30-minute daily repor...
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Vendée round the globe LIVE! 24/1/25
Catch up with all the Vendée Globe action from the past 24 hours in this 30-minute daily report.
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Vendée Globe: The North Atlantic’s Final Cha...
Skippers endure brutal conditions as the race nears its conclusion
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Little Wins and False Summits: Vendée Globe Skippe...
Battling exhaustion, weather, and broken equipment, Vendée Globe sailors face their final challenges...
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Vendée round the globe LIVE! 22/1/25
Catch up with all the Vendée Globe action from the past 24 hours in this 30-minute daily report.
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The Vendée Globe’s final frontier: battling storms...
The Vendée Globe, renowned as one of the world’s most challenging solo sailing races, is living up t...
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Vendée round the globe LIVE! 21/1/25
Catch up with all the Vendée Globe action from the past 24 hours in this 30-minute daily r...
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Broken Dreams: Skippers Adapt as Vendée Globe Near...
The damage, which occurred just before midday UTC, left Goodchild unable to use his mainsa...
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Vendée round the globe LIVE!
Catch up with all the action from the past 24 hours in this 30-minute daily report.
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Final Storm Looms as Vendée Globe Skippers Push fo...
The finish line at Les Sables d’Olonne is within reach, but the path for Vendée Globe skippers chasi...
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Vendée round the globe LIVE! 19/1/25
Catch up with all the action from the past 24 hours in this 30-minute daily report.
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North Atlantic Storm Looms as Vendée Globe Skipper...
For the Vendée Globe skippers chasing positions from 4th to 13th, the final stretch to Les Sables d’...
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Sébastien Simon Nears Historic Vendée Globe Finish...
As Sébastien Simon approaches the finish line of the Vendée Globe, his hometown of Les Sables d’Olon...
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Vendée round the globe LIVE! 17/1/25
Catch up with all the action from the past 24 hours in this 30-minute daily report.
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Vendée Globe: Celebrating Success and Pushing Onwa...
As Charlie Dalin and Yoann Richomme celebrate their victories and enjoy the comforts of land after a...
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Vendée round the globe LIVE! 16/1/25
Catch up with all the action from the past 24 hours in this 30-minute daily report.
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Vendée Globe winner gets congrats from Sailing meg...
This morning, I had the privilege of chatting with Olympic Gold Medal winner/repeat America's Cup wi...
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Vendée Globe Winner 2025: Charlie Dalin and his re...
Completing the grueling solo, non-stop, round-the-world race in a record 64 days, the 40-year-ol...
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Vendée round the globe LIVE! 14/1/25
Catch up with all the action from the past 24 hours in this 30-minute daily report.
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Charlie Dalin on the brink of Vendée Globe glory
After leading the Vendée Globe since December 30th, Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance)...
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