Conrad's Vendee experience
BBC One South West will be showing a half hour documentary entitled Conrad's Race as part of their regional Inside Out Series this Easter Monday
Yachting World, 24 March 2005Le Cam signs up for Round Britain and Ireland
Jean Le Cam who recently finished second in the Vendée Globe, is the first to sign his name on the competitors list for the Calais Round Britain Race
Press report/Yachting World, 11 March 2005Ecover refit
The month long refit began on Mike Golding's Open 60 Ecover last Friday in Cowes
Press report/Yachting World, 10 March 2005Weekend finish for final Vendee skippers
The final two Vendee Globe skippers should cross the Sables d'Olonne finish line this weekend
Press report/Yachting World, 10 March 2005Vendee pair struggle in light winds
The final two competitors Karen Leibovici and Raphaël Dinelli are fighting it out on the final sprint to the finish
Yachting World, 8 March 2005Anne Liardet completes Vendee
Anne Liardet, skipper of the Open 60 Roxy, has become the third woman after Catherine Chabaud and Ellen MacArthur to officially complete the Vendée Globe
Sue Pelling/Yachting World, 7 March 2005Parnaudeau takes 10th in Vendee
Benoît Parnaudeau crossed the finish line of the Vendée Globe 2004 in Les Sables d'Olonne today
Yachting World, 3 March 2005American makes Vendee Globe history
Bruce Schwab has become the first American to complete the Vendee Globe
Sue Pelling/Yachting World, 25 February 2005American skipper heads for Vendee finish
Vendee Globe skipper Bruce Schwab is hoping to become the first American skipper to complete the race
Press report/Yachting World, 22 February 2005Humphreys takes seventh
Conrad Humphreys crossed the finish line of the Vendée Globe in the early hours of this morning
Yachting World, 20 February 2005Golding the hero
British Vendee Globe Mike Golding received a rapturous reception as he returned to Southampton yesterday
Press report/Yachting World, 20 February 2005Golding's return
Vendee Globe sailor Mike Golding will return to Southampton tomorrow
Yachting World, 18 February 2005Conrad leads Joé
Humphreys has won the duel and leads Seeton by 25.3 miles in the Vendée Globe
Press report/Yachting World, 16 February 2005Win a tour of Ecover
Mike Golding is offering free raffle tickets to wellwishers who come to welcome him back to Ocean Village, Southampton
Press report/Yachting World, 15 February 2005Another close Vendee finish expected
Joé Seeten and Conrad Humphreys Vendee Globe finish could be a re-run of the amazing finish by Vincent Riou and Jean Le Cam two weeks ago
Press report/Yachting World, 15 February 2005Jean Pierre Dick takes sixth
At 15 hours 51 minutes and 38 seconds GMT yesterday Jean Pierre Dick crossed the Vendee Globe finish line at Les Sables d'Olonne to take sixth place overall
Yachting World, 14 February 2005Wavre takes fourth in Vendée
Yesterday (Tuesday 8 February) saw Dominique Wavre finish fourth in the Vendée Globe
Press report/Yachting World, 9 February 2005Vincent Riou speaks to Yachting World
Vincent Riou, winner of the Vendee Globe, speaks exclusively to yachtingworld.com about the race and his views on the current keel dilemma
Sue Pelling/Yachting World, 5 February 2005Fight for fourth in the Vendee
Only 42 miles separate Dominique Wavre and Sébastien Josse in the fight for fourth place
Press report/Yachting World, 5 February 2005Golding tells the story
A relieved Mike Golding tells the story about his final few hours of the Vendee Globe without a keel!
Yachting World, 4 February 2005Golding the hero takes third
Mike Golding has made history by finishing the Vendee Globe without a keel
Sue Pelling/Yachting World, 4 February 2005Golding confirms keel gone
He will try to sail to the finish
Press release/Yachting World, 3 February 2005Golding down but not out
As Golding limps to the finish line the news spreads around Les Sables d'Olonne
Sue Pelling/Yachting World, 3 February 2005Golding's keel falls off
Golding appears to have lost his keel a few hours out from the finishing line of the Vendée Globe
Elaine Bunting/Yachting World, 3 February 2005Le Cam takes second
A miserable, cold winter's night did nothing to dampen the spirits of the thousands of spectators who waited patiently for the arrival of second-placed Jean Le Cam
Sue Pelling/Yachting World, 3 February 2005Riou the hero wins Vendée
Jubilation as a new French sailing hero is made, and the solo course record is decimated
Elaine Bunting/Yachting World, 2 February 2005View to a keel
Michel Olivier - Project Manager for Jean Le Cam's Open 60 Bonduelle - spoke to Yachting World about keel worries
Sue Pelling/Yachting World, 2 February 2005Riou lines up for the Vendee finish
With just 160 miles to the finish there is now little to stop Vincent Riou claiming the overall victory of the Vendee Globe
Sue Pelling/Yachting World, 2 February 2005Riou retains lead overnight
Vincent Riou (PRB) has made a 20-mile advance on Jean Le Cam (Bonduelle) during the night. Golding is 73 miles astern
Press report/Yachting World, 1 February 2005Riou in control again
Vincent Riou has taken the lead once again from Jean Le Cam
Press report/Yachting World, 31 January 2005Big problems for Conrad
Both hydraulic rams on Conrad Humphreys' Hellomoto have failed
Conrad Humphreys/Yachting World, 31 January 2005Le Cam takes Vendee lead
Jean Le Cam has snatched the lead from Vincent Riou
Yachting World, 31 January 2005More pressure for Riou
Vincent Riou's lead is being eaten away by Jean Le Cam
Yachting World, 30 January 2005Riou in control of drag race
With the dominant high pressure system in place there are currently few opportunities for Le Cam and Golding to break through
Press report/Yachting World, 28 January 2005Riou on a roll
The countdown to the Vendee Globe finish has started. Riou is still leading but Le Cam and Golding should be watched carefully
Sue Pelling/Yachting World, 27 January 2005Riou picks up new wind
Vincent Riou, at the front of the Vendee Globe fleet, is currently on a roll but Jean Le Cam is not that far behind
Sue Pelling/Yachting World, 26 January 2005A look at Skandia's keel construction
Offshore Challenges explains the construction and history of Skandia's keel
Offshore Challenges/Yachting World, 26 January 2005Interview with Nick Moloney
A devastated Nick Moloney, skipper of the Open 60 Skandia, chatted to his shore team soon after losing his keel
Yachting World, 25 January 2005Keel failure for Skandia
Skandia has suffered a major technical failure to the keel, which has led to the keel breaking away from the boat
Press report/Yachting World, 25 January 2005Le Cam on the hunt
Jean Le Cam sailing his 2004-built Lombard design Bonduelle is going for the kill on his quest to win the Vendee Globe
Sue Pelling/Yachting World, 25 January 2005Golding closes up
Despite breaking his main halyard for the third time Mike Golding has, overnight, closed the gap on second placed Jean Le Cam to just 31.7 miles
Sue Pelling/Yachting World, 24 January 2005Conrad rounds the Horn
On day 72 and lying in 9th position despite his unscheduled stop in South Africa Conrad Humphreys sailing Hellomoto round this infamous cape
Press report/Yachting World, 19 January 2005Golding crosses Equator for 15th time
Mike Golding was due to cross the Equator for the 15th time today - and is having to shave his hands and feet....
Yachting World, 19 January 2005Vendee - Skandia in collision
Nick Moloney reports on bumps in the night
Press report/Yachting World, 18 January 2005Conrad's ultimate storm
Conrad Humphreys survives a knockdown and Hellomoto's stern campartment floods - read his dramatic report
Press report/Yachting World, 17 January 2005Golding drops to third
Mike Golding has lost his third place in the Vendee Globe to Jean Le Cam
Press report/Yachting World, 15 January 2005Golding in trouble again
At 0800 this morning Mike Golding broke his main halyard again
Yachting World, 14 January 2005No change in the Vendee
Riou remains at the top but Golding is still snapping at his heels
Sue Pelling/Yachting World, 14 January 2005Moloney suffers power problems
The batteries that supply all the power to Skandia's systems including the vital autopilot are failing to hold their charge
Sue Pelling/Yachting World, 13 January 2005Riou ahead again
Overnight Vincent Riou has taken back the lead from Golding and is currently sailing at twice the speed
Sue Pelling/Yachting World, 13 January 2005Golding takes the lead
After many setbacks Mike Golding takes the lead in the Vendee Globe and is travelling twice as fast as the nearest boats
Press report/Yachting World, 12 January 2005Riou leads, Le Cam loses out to the east
Vincent Riou retains the lead of the Vendee Globe while Jean Le Cam takes a bit of a flyer out to the east
Sue Pelling/Yachting World, 12 January 2005Le Cam and Riou battle it out for lead
Mike Golding prepares to take on Vincent Riou and Jean Le Cam who are currently battling for the lead of the Vendee Globe
Sue Pelling/Yachting World, 11 January 2005Le Cam, 13 miles from Riou
While Vincent Riou revels in his leading position at the front of the Vendee fleet, Jean Le Cam (Bonduelle) has slipped through into second place ahead of Golding
Yachting World, 10 January 2005Golding breaks halyard
Having worked hard to take second place, Mike Golding is now down to third and up the mast fixing a new halyard
Sue Pelling/Yachting World, 10 January 2005Golden boy makes his mark
Mike Golding sailing Ecover has, this morning, taken second place in the Vendee Globe and is now just 4.6m from new leader Vincent Riou
Yachting World, 9 January 2005Golding on a mission
Mike Golding (Ecover), in third position is consistently closing the gap and is just 71.7 miles behind the Vendee Globe leader
Sue Pelling/Yachting World, 8 January 2005Vendee update
Tricky, light conditions for leaders of Vendee Globe. Le Cam is ahead - but only just
Yachting World, 7 January 2005Vendee sailor breaks boom
Jean Pierre Dick (Virbac Paprec) has broken his boom
Yachting World, 7 January 2005Le Cam's lead threatened
Jean Le Cam, leader of the Vendee Globe, is now only 36 miles ahead
Press report/Yachting World, 6 January 2005Golding and Riou close in on leader
While Mike Golding and Vincent Riou close in on the leaders, Nick Moloney prepares for another storm
Press report/Yachting World, 5 January 2005Riou and Golding go for the kill
Vincent Riou (PRB) and Mike Golding (Ecover) are closing up on Jean Le Cam (Bonduelle) the leader of the Vendee Globe. Riou is now just 61.2 miles from the top
Press report/Yachting World, 4 January 2005A close shave for Dinelli
A close shave for Vendee Globe skipper Raphaël Dinelli who spotted a problem with his gooseneck yesterday afternoon
Yachting World, 3 January 2005Final leg for Le Cam
Vendee Globe leader Jean Le Cam rounded Cape Horn this morning bound for Sables d'Olonne
Press report/Yachting World, 3 January 2005Iceberg dodging aboard B&Q
More stress for Ellen MacArthur as she enters the 'icefields'
Press report/Yachting World, 2 January 2005Countdown to the Horn
Tomorrow the Vendee Globe leader Jean Le Cam (Bonduelle) will be rounding Cape Horn
Press report/Yachting World, 2 January 2005Tough decision for Carpentier
With a broken boom on VM Matériaux, Patrice Carpentier will have to decide whether he can continue the Vendee Globe
Press report/Yachting World, 2 January 2005Thiercelin retires from Vendée Globe
A plethora of problems and damage force the dogged Frenchman to seek help and pull out of the race
Press release/Yachting World, 1 January 2005Golding's Vendée blues
Loneliness and the ever-present threat of ice are on Mike Golding's mind
Press release/Yachting World, 1 January 2005Conrad marks his progress
In his New Year diary, Conrad Humphreys reflects on the most challenging sailing of his life
Conrad Humphreys/Yachting World, 1 January 2005'Next stop' Cape Horn
Vendee Globe leader Jean Le Cam is now no more than 1,000 from the Horn and has stretched his lead to 261 miles
Press report/Yachting World, 31 December 2004Le Cam in new, favourable wind system
The latest Vendee Globe news report at 1123 today show Jean Le Cam in a new wind system while Riou and Golding lose a bit of ground
Press report/Yachting World, 30 December 2004Le Cam winds in the miles
Jean Le Cam (Bonduelle) out in front of the Vendee Globe fleet is now consistently making over 380 mile days
Yachting World, 29 December 2004Le Cam retains healthy lead
Vendee Globe sailor Jean Le Cam (Bonduelle) is managing to hold off Vincent Riou (PRB) and Mike Golding (Ecover)
Press report/Yachting World, 28 December 2004Vendee sailor prepares for repair
Jean-Pierre Dick will spend the day carrying out repairs to his yacht Virbac-Paprec
Yachting World, 27 December 2004Le Cam extends lead to the Horn
Although Vendee Globe skipper Jean Le Cam has extended his lead to 154 miles Le Cam and Golding are increasing pressure
Press report/Yachting World, 27 December 2004Golding and Humphreys leaping ahead
Mike keeps options open in 'iceberg alley', and Conrad is still on the chase
Elaine Bunting/Yachting World, 26 December 2004The Boss will be back for the Vendee
Yachtingworld.com chats to Alex Thomson about his devastation about having to quit the race, and his future plans
Sue Pelling/Yachting World, 24 December 2004Vendee Globe update
Vendee Globe competitors live on the edge of fear in Southern Ocean life
Press report/Yachting World, 24 December 2004Le Cam leads Vendee but for how long?
Vincent Riou and Mike Golding have gained another 30 miles on Le Cam overnight
Press report/Yachting World, 23 December 2004Vendee skipper heads north for repairs
News has just arrived that Bruce Schwab sailing Ocean Planet has decided to head north to fix his radar
Bruce Schwab/Yachting World, 23 December 2004More breakages in the Vendee
Patrice Carpentier (VM Matériaux) has broken his boom and Le Cam extends lead
Press report/Yachting World, 22 December 2004Golding takes third in Vendee
British sailor Mike Golding sailing Ecover has taken third position from Sebastien Josse in the Vendee Globe
Yachting World, 21 December 2004Le Cam increases Vendee lead
Jean Le Cam (Bonduelle) has a 16.3-mile lead over Vincent Riou (PRB) this morning
Press report/Yachting World, 21 December 2004Le Cam re-takes Vendee lead
Jean Le Cam (Bonduelle) has snatched back the lead from Vincent Riou on PRB, for the 5th time since the start of the Vendee Globe
Press report/Yachting World, 20 December 2004Riou hounded by Le Cam
While stricken Vendee Globe skipper Roland Jourdain heads for Hobart Jean Le Cam fights for leading position
Sue Pelling/Yachting World, 19 December 2004Conrad's Christmas diary
Humphreys is taking it carefully and safely, as befits the tail-end boat in the Vendée Globe
Conrad Humphreys/Yachting World, 18 December 2004Vendee fleet intact after vicious storm
The worst of the weather has passed without the boats being too badly affected
Press report/Yachting World, 18 December 2004Jourdain mystified
Roland Jourdain chats about the series of events which led to the discovery of the keel problem earlier today
Roland Jourdain/Yachting World, 17 December 2004Vendee update
While the latter half of the Vendee fleet weathers worst storm yet, Roland Jourdain limps to Auckland with loose keel
Sue Pelling/Yachting World, 17 December 2004Jourdain forced to quit Vendee
A cracked keel has forced third-placed Roland Jourdain to retire from the Vendee Globe
Press report/Yachting World, 17 December 2004The perfect storm for Vendee fleet
The amalgamation of Southern Ocean depressions is set to really liven things up in the Vendee Globe fleet
Sue Pelling/Yachting World, 16 December 2004Golding on for the chase
Mike Golding feels optimistic as he gains on the Vendée leaders
Press report/Yachting World, 15 December 2004A voyage for madmen
Nick Moloney gives this dramatic account of how he survived his ultimate storm on Skandia in the Vendee Globe
Yachting World, 15 December 2004Vendée record lopped
Vincent Riou on PRB has just knocked 4.5 days off the record to Cape Leeuwin
Press release/Yachting World, 14 December 2004Golding bruised and frustrated
Feeling battered, Golding takes a reef and a rest which costs him miles in the Vendée Globe
Press report/Yachting World, 13 December 2004Arcelor Dunkerque breaks rudder
Joe Seeten has broken his port rudder
Press report/Yachting World, 11 December 2004Vendée wipeout for Golding
Ecover skids off the tracks in big winds and 'phenomenal' seas
Press release/Yachting World, 11 December 2004Southern weather brews
Vendée Globe leaders will face tricky weather conditions tonight and this weekend
Press report/Yachting World, 10 December 2004Humphreys back in the race
Conrad has rejoined the Vendée Globe fleet, vowing to supporters: "I'll do you proud"
Press release/Yachting World, 10 December 2004Golding flirts with 4th
Golding swaps places with his Vendée rival Seb Josse as he passes the Kerguelens
Press release/Yachting World, 10 December 2004Golding gets a break
Winds favour Mike Golding as he pursues the Vendée Globe leaders
Press release/Yachting World, 9 December 2004Vendee Southen Ocean update
Vendee Globe skipper Conrad Humphreys has succeeded in replacing his broken rudder, and Riou extends his Vendee Globe lead
Sue Pelling/Yachting World, 8 December 2004Riou re-takes Vendee lead
Vincent Riou (PRB) has this afternoon taken the lead again in the Vendée Globe
Yachting World, 7 December 2004Humphreys prepares to replace rudder
Vendee Globe skipper Conrad Humphreys has successfully removed his starboard rudder and hopes to be back on the racecourse in 60 hours
Yachting World, 7 December 2004Thomson retires from Vendee Globe
Alex Thomson has this morning made the decision to retire from the Vendee Globe
Sue Pelling/Yachting World, 7 December 2004Brother with serious keel problems
A damage keel has forced Vendee Globe competitor Norbert Sedlacek to divert to Cape Town
Sue Pelling/Yachting World, 7 December 2004Vendée safety net opens out
The Vendee Globe organisers don't take a view on the integrity of major repairs, but they are concerned about the spread of the fleet. Race officer David Adams talks to Elaine Bunting
Elaine Bunting, Yachting World, 6 December 2004Nick's mission
How you can help Nick Moloney's Vendée quest to raise money for cancer sufferers
Elaine Bunting/Yachting World, 6 December 2004Damage affects Vendee fleet
The effects of the Roaring Forties have started to take their toll on the Vendee Globe fleet. Three boats are currently limping towards South Africa
Sue Pelling/Yachting World, 5 December 2004Hugo Boss damage - the facts
Harry McGougan (boat captain aboard Hugo Boss) spoke exclusively to yachtingworld.com this morning about what happened to Alex Thomson's yacht Hugo Boss which was damaged yesterday
Sue Pelling/Yachting World, 3 December 2004Thomson hampered by weather
Alex Thomson has stated that he has not yet made a decision whether or not to retire from the Vendee Globe
Yachting World, 3 December 2004Thomson in trouble in the Vendee
Alex Thomson has just reported serious damage to his yacht Hugo Boss
Sue Pelling/Yachting World, 2 December 2004Frustration for Alex
Alex Thomson is getting ready for a 36-hour slog upwind into a Force 10 in the Vendée Globe
Press release/Yachting World, 2 December 2004Miracles happen
Conrad manages to save his Code 5 - just - on a tough night in the Vendée
Conrad Humphreys/Yachting World, 2 December 2004Humphreys forges ahead
With more wind Conrad is feeling bullish as he charges forward
Conrad Humphreys/Yachting World, 1 December 2004Wind picks up for Nick
Nick Moloney is determined to push out of the pack as wind builds
Press report/Yachting World, 1 December 2004Golding's storming!
Mike has hauled back 150 miles on the Vendée leaders and declares: "You almost need seat belts in this kind of environment."
Press release/Yachting World, 1 December 2004Alex hurries to keep up
The push is on not to be left behind by the lead pack as Alex Thomson enters the south
Press release/Yachting World, 1 December 2004Conrad tames the beast
Things are going well. Bring on those howling dogs so we can join the hunt, Conrad says
Conrad Humphreys/Yachting World, 1 December 2004Sleigh ride for Alex
As the Vendée leaders scorch ahead on beam winds, Alex Thomson catches a little with some super-fast sailing
Press release/Yachting World, 30 November 2004'Nobody said it was easy…'
Conrad Humphreys' Vendée diary, in which he vows to swallow a bitter lump and get re-energised
Conrad Humphreys, Yachting World, 29 November 2004The big Vendée shakeout
After just three weeks the fleet has been scattered. What hopes now for 'the Britpack'?
Elaine Bunting, Yachting World, 29 November 2004Riou and Le Cam head for the motorway
Vincent Riou (PRB) and Jean Le Cam (Bonduelle) are revelling in their own success and have opened up a lead of nearly 400 miles over the next two boats in the Vendee Globe
Sue Pelling/Yachting World, 27 November 2004Vendee update
Less than a mile separates the top two boats
Yachting World, 26 November 2004It's Le Cam again!
Jean Le Cam on Bonduelle is back in front as light winds frustrate the Vendee fleet
Press Report/Yachting World, 25 November 2004Vincent Riou takes the Lead
Vincent Riou (PRB) has taken the lead, from Jean Le Cam (Bonduelle) in the Vendee Globe
Press report/Yachting World, 24 November 2004Vendee go-slow
Can Jean Le Cam hold off Vincent Riou in the light, tricky conditions the Vendee Globe fleet is currently facing in the South Atlantic?
Sue Pelling/Yachting World, 23 November 2004Vendee fleet splits
The Vendee Globe fleet has split into three distinct groups, which could mark the turning point in the race
Sue Pelling/Yachting World, 22 November 2004Golding on top of the weather again
After sailing 'blind' with no weather data for several days Mike has started to receive this again
Press report/Yachting World, 19 November 2004Surviving the Doldrums
Conrad Humphreys sees light at the end of a dark and turbulent tunnel
Conrad Humphreys/Yachting World, 19 November 2004The Vendee fleet leaders are through the Doldrums
Jean Le Cam has a faultless passage through 'Le Pot Noir' although the gap astern of him has closed up.
Andrew Bray / Yachting World, 18 November 2004Le Cam stretches lead in Vendee
Although Jean Le Cam has increased his Vendee Globe lead Vincent Riou and Alex Thomson are pushing hard
Sue Pelling/Yachting World, 16 November 2004Le Cam takes Vendee lead
Jean Le Cam snatches lead from Vincent Riou
Sue Pelling/Yachting World, 15 November 2004A hell of a week for Conrad
Conrad Humphreys's huge struggle as he has to cut away a spinnaker. Read his sobering weekly diary here
Yachting World - press report, 13 November 2004PRB retains Vendee Globe lead
Vincent Riou on PRB still retains the Vendee Globe lead but the pressure is on
Sue Pelling/Yachting World, 12 November 2004Riou increases Vendee Globe lead
Vincent Riou extends his lead over Roland Jourdain but Mike Golding, now in third, should be watched carefully
Sue Pelling/Yachting World, 11 November 2004Rough ride for Vendee boats
The Vendee Globe fleet should pass Madeira tonight if the current conditions hold
Sue Pelling/Yachting World, 10 November 2004An exciting night for Alex
Alex Thomson has his first Vendée Globe drama as he is forced to scale the mast
Yachting World- Press report, 9 November 2004New Vendee leader
Jean-Pierre Dick sailing Virbac has overnight taken the lead from the initial race leader Vincent Riou on PRB
Sue Pelling/Yachting World, 8 November 2004Off in the slow lane
Vincent Riou leads the pack as the Vendée Globe gets off to a slow-motion start
Elaine Bunting & Sue Pelling, Yachting World, 7 November 2004Emotions run high
Tears as the skippers say their final goodbyes, and Mike Golding gets the biggest send-off
Elaine Bunting, Yachting World, 7 November 2004Vendee yachts head to the start
The 21 Vendee Globe yachts are currently (at 0800) leaving the harbour of Sable d'Olonne for the 1305 start
Sue Pelling/Yachting World, 7 November 2004Southern limits
Could a decision to add new waypoints for the Vendee Globe spell the end of fleet races going into the Southern Ocean proper?
Elaine Bunting/Yachting World, 7 November 2004Vendee count-down
The 21 Vendee Globe skippers are preparing for a light wind start tomorrow
Sue Pelling/Yachting World, 6 November 2004Final touches for Boss boat
Alex Thomson chats to yachtingworld.com about Hugo Boss' refit
Sue Pelling/Yachting World, 5 November 2004Will Boss boy come good?
Alex Thomson sailing Hugo Boss is undoubtedly the wild-card of the Vendee Globe fleet. Yachtingworld.com finds out how far he's going to push it
Sue Pelling/Yachting World, 5 November 2004New Open 60 race
In an exclusive interview with yachtingworld.com Philippe de Villiers announces new singlehanded transatlantic race
Sue Pelling/Yachting World, 5 November 2004Golding ready for the off
Golding believes that this year's Vendee fleet is the most well organised and advanced fleet ever
Sue Pelling/Yachting World, 4 November 2004On course for the Vendee Globe
Safety briefing confirms Vendee Globe course
Press report / Yachting World, 3 November 2004
