Racecourse: The great adventure
Article Abstract:
Vendee Globe is a single-handed nonstop around-the-world marathon, which started in 1989, and it is arguably the classic of solo offshore racing and straining to grow beyond its French roots. Vincent Riou has won the 2005 Vendee Globe award after ghosting across an almost windless finish line after 87 days, 10 hours, 47 minutes at sea.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2005
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Acting up
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Acts 4, a match racing event and Act 5, a fleet racing event held in June 2004 in Valencia had the boats competing for the first time under Version 5 of the America's Cup Class rule. Changes to the boats include slightly deeper keels, bulbs that weigh a ton less, more sail area, inflatable battens, and composite headstays.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2005
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