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Cowes - Plymouth
Loison father and son made history in the 2013 Rolex Fastnet Race
336 yachts from 20 countries started the biennial race that runs from Cowes to Plymouth via the Fastnet Rock on the south-west tip of Ireland. The line up had everything: professional and Corinthian sailors; some of the world’s fastest, most technologically sophisticated yachts competing against 30-ft family crewed boats; participants (...) -
Rolex Fastnet Race
Pascal and Alexis Loison’s JPK 1010 Night And Day from France has won the 2013 edition
History has been made at the Rolex Fastnet Race. Pascal and Alexis Loison’s JPK 1010 Night And Day from France has won the 2013 edition and is the first doublehanded crew ever to do so. A remarkable, near unthinkable achievement, which sets a new milestone for the mythical 88-year old (...) -
Solitaire du Figaro
Yann Eliès won the Solitaire 33 years after his father
In his 13th attempt at the race, Yann Eliès (Groupe Queguiner - Le Journal des Entreprises) put in a masterful performance on the final leg to conclusively win the 43rd edition of La Solitaire du Figaro Solitaire du Figaro #LaSolitaire - Eric Bompard Cachemire. -
Solitaire du Figaro
Armel Le Cléac’h wins leg 4 and his 2nd Solitaire
On Wednesday 18th August at 21.15.24, Armel Le Cléac’h crossed the finish line of Leg 4 placed in the Bay of Cherbourg. It took to Brit Air’s 54 hours, 30 minutes and 24 seconds to cover the 435 miles of the last lap at an average speed Speed #speedsailing of 7.98 knots. This summer le Cleac’h proved to be the man of all (...)