How much is too much?

Article Abstract:

Alain Gautier won the 1993 Vendee Globe Challenge, the world's only singlehanded nonstop circumnavigation sailing race. Equipment failures in the race and the deaths of two contestants raise questions about whether the race is too tough.

Gautier, Alain

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Globe-trotting by sea

Article Abstract:

Two French sailing teams and one from England are attempting to duplicate the circumnavigation time of Jules Verne's novel 'Around the World in Eighty Days.' Three other challenges are in preparation.

Voyages around the world, Circumnavigation

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Whitbread kickoff

Article Abstract:

Sixteen boats are entered in the 1993-94 Whitbread, including Nance Frank's US Women's Challenge and Dennis Conner's Winston. The competitors and their chances in the 32,000-mi race are discussed.

Whitbread Round the World Race, 1993 AD

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