How much is too much?
Article Abstract:
Alain Gautier won the 1993 Vendee Globe Challenge, the world's only singlehanded nonstop circumnavigation sailing race. Equipment failures in the race and the deaths of two contestants raise questions about whether the race is too tough.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1993
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Globe-trotting by sea
Article Abstract:
Two French sailing teams and one from England are attempting to duplicate the circumnavigation time of Jules Verne's novel 'Around the World in Eighty Days.' Three other challenges are in preparation.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1993
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Whitbread kickoff
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Sixteen boats are entered in the 1993-94 Whitbread, including Nance Frank's US Women's Challenge and Dennis Conner's Winston. The competitors and their chances in the 32,000-mi race are discussed.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1993
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