The power of sail
Article Abstract:
Michel Desjoyeaux, the French sailor who won the 2001 Vendee Globe race, nearly faced disaster with an engine failure on his boat. The inventive Frenchman rigged up a system where the power of the wind on the sail provided him with power.
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2001
Achievements and awards, Maintenance and repair, Engines, Sailors, Desjoyeaux, Michel
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2001
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A brave new world
Article Abstract:
It is suggested that The Race, a non-stop circumnavigation of the globe by fast multihull yachts, will have a long term impact on offshore racing. The boat 'Club Med' won, taking only 62 days averaging 18 knots over the course.
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2001
Voyages around the world, Circumnavigation
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2001
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Subjects list: Competitions, Yachts and yachting, Yachting, Yachts
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