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Pip Hare’s inspiring triumph at sea: Wins the 2024 Ocean Cruising Club (OCC) Seamanship Award

Recently, she was awarded the prestigious Ocean Cruising Club 2024 Seamanship Award – an accolade recognising exceptional skill and bravery at sea. ...
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The final frontier: Vendée Globe’s toughest endurance test

As the leading skippers cross the finish line, the real test of endurance continues at the back of the fleet. For those still racing, the Vendée Globe...
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Crazy Kiwi Conrad Colman to complete round the world TODAY!

A bit over 80 days at sea - Conrad is nearly back to port, having compelted his round-the-world trip!
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The final stretch: Vendée Globe skippers battle to the finish

A race of endurance, strategy, and resilience As the 2024 Vendée Globe approaches its conclusion, the final days at sea continue to test the endura...
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When instincts take over: Vendée Globe skippers push to the limit

The fine line between control and chaos
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Clarisse Crémer’s triumphant return to Les Sables d’Olonne

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 finish

The chase across the North Atlantic As the fleet edges closer to the finish line, a tight cluster of boats has emerged, fighting for 15th place. Eigh...
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Against the odds: The latest drama from the Vendée Globe

A brutal dismasting and a hard-fought finish mark the latest chapter of the ultimate ocean race
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Herrmann and Davies incoming: Vendée Globe battle heats up in the final stretch

As the Vendée Globe enters its final leg, the competition remains fierce with skippers pushing their limits in a thrilling race to the finish.
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The long and winding road to Les Sables d’Olonne – end line for the Vendée Globe

Veteran skippers Boris Herrmann and Sam Davies near the Vendée Globe finish amidst turbulent conditions Facing fierce winds and towering waves, the...
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Conrad Colman, Vendée Globe’s crazy kiwi, is answering YOUR questions!

Conrad Colman, the Vendée Globe's "crazy Kiwi," is taking your questions!
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Expect the unexpected: Vendée Globe sailors embrace adversity in dramatic conclusion

As the Vendée Globe 2025 unfolds, a storm, challenging weather, and unexpected moments define the final stretch for solo skippers.
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A taste of personal victory: Kiwi skipper Conrad Colman navigates extreme seas and unexpected challe...

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 finish.
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A Wave of Triumph: Four Skippers Cross the Finish Line in Style

Celebrating the highs and challenges of the Vendée Globe’s 10th edition
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Battling Chaos: Tanguy Le Turquais and the Spirit of the Vendée Globe

Sailing into resilience In the high-stakes world of the Vendée Globe, perseverance is as vital as strategy and skill. For sailors like Tanguy Le Tu...
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Vendée Globe: The North Atlantic’s Final Challenge

Skippers endure brutal conditions as the race nears its conclusion
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Little Wins and False Summits: Vendée Globe Skippers Push to the Finish

Battling exhaustion, weather, and broken equipment, Vendée Globe sailors face their final challenges in the North Atlantic.
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The Vendée Globe’s final frontier: battling storms and damage in the North Atlantic

The Vendée Globe, renowned as one of the world’s most challenging solo sailing races, is living up to its reputation as competitors approach the final...
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Broken Dreams: Skippers Adapt as Vendée Globe Nears Its End

The damage, which occurred just before midday UTC, left Goodchild unable to use his mainsail’s third reef, forcing him to sail with reduced ...
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Final Storm Looms as Vendée Globe Skippers Push for the Finish Line

The finish line at Les Sables d’Olonne is within reach, but the path for Vendée Globe skippers chasing fourth to tenth place is anything but smooth. A...
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North Atlantic Storm Looms as Vendée Globe Skippers Face Final Test

For the Vendée Globe skippers chasing positions from 4th to 13th, the final stretch to Les Sables d’Olonne promises to be anything but straightforward...
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Sébastien Simon Nears Historic Vendée Globe Finish, While Challenges Mount for Competitors

As Sébastien Simon approaches the finish line of the Vendée Globe, his hometown of Les Sables d’Olonne is preparing to welcome a local hero. The skipp...
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Vendée Globe: Celebrating Success and Pushing Onward

As Charlie Dalin and Yoann Richomme celebrate their victories and enjoy the comforts of land after an unforgettable Vendée Globe, the drama continues ...
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Vendée Globe winner gets congrats from Sailing megastar Blair Tuke, and SailGP Italy’s Kyle La...

This morning, I had the privilege of chatting with Olympic Gold Medal winner/repeat America's Cup winner/2025 SailGP Dubai winner Blair Tuke who is co...
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Vendée Globe Winner 2025: Charlie Dalin and his relentless pursuit of the win

Completing the grueling solo, non-stop, round-the-world race in a record 64 days, the 40-year-old French sailor showcased what it means to push th...
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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) is poised to claim his first official victory in ...
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High Intensity, High Emotion: The Final Push in the Vendée Globe

As the Vendée Globe enters its closing days, the atmosphere is electric, with high stakes and even higher emotions driving the remaining skippers towa...
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Suspense builds as Vendée Globe enters final stages

The race to the finish in the 10th Vendée Globe is reaching fever pitch. With less than 800 miles to go, leader Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance)...
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The Yo-Yo Effect: Vendée Globe Leaders Navigate Uncertainty as Finish Line Looms

As the Vendée Globe enters its decisive stages, leader Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance) faces increasing pressure from second-placed Yoann Richo...
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Vendée Globe Skippers Push Through Breakages and Brutal Conditions

The Vendée Globe fleet continues to battle mounting challenges as they inch closer to the finish line. After two grueling months at sea, technical fai...
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Battling Storms and Breaking Records: Two Months Into the Vendée Globe

After two gruelling months at sea, competitors in the Vendée Globe continue to face relentless challenges, with a massive low-pressure system currentl...
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Azores high awaits Vendée Globe leaders as mid-fleet battles intensify

The Vendée Globe continues to challenge sailors as they navigate their way through light winds, high-pressure zones, and unsettled weather patterns.
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Rivalries and resilience: Vendée Globe’s challenges continue

The Vendée Globe’s relentless pace shows no signs of easing as skippers face intense rivalries, brutal weather, and personal challenges. From lightnin...
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Boris Herrmann Battles Lightning Strike and Chaos at Sea in Vendée Globe

Sailor Boris Herrmann, aboard Malizia-Seaexplorer, faced one of the most harrowing days of his career during the Vendée Globe, as his yacht was struck...
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Icebergs, Injuries, and Intense Battles: The Vendée Globe Unfolds

The Vendée Globe, the world’s most challenging solo sailing race, continues to test the mettle of skippers across the fleet.
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Conrad Colman: a Kiwi skipper’s journey to Cape Horn

Cape Horn—legendary, remote, and fierce. For Conrad Colman, the only Kiwi competing in this year’s Vendée Globe, reaching this iconic cape for the fou...
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Vendée Globe leaders near the Azores as battles rage across the fleet

As the Vendée Globe enters its final stretch, leader Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance) and rival Yoann Richomme (PAPREC ARKÉA) remain locked in a...
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Approaching the final stretch: Vendée Globe leaders and competitors navigate challenges

As the Vendée Globe enters its final stretch, the leaders are feeling the pull of the finish line while others continue to battle the elements and the...
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Final stretch: the Vendée Globe enters its closing days

The Vendée Globe is nearing its thrilling conclusion as leader Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance) holds a slim advantage over Yoann Richomme (PAPR...

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Hook Me Up Fishing Competition - Matakana vs Hillside, 7 Mar 2025 in Whakatane

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Toyota Youth International Match Racing Cup, 26 Feb - 4 Mar 2025 in Auckland

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Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder Race - Lake Rotoiti, 8 - 9 Mar 2025 at Nelson Lakes

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2024/25 NZ Jetsprint Championship R4, 23 Feb 2025 at Wanganui

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IWWF University Nationals (waterskiing), 26 February to 2 March Orakei Basin, Auckland

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