Our divided game

Article Abstract:

Sailboat racing has given birth to a less rigorous competition for sailboat aficionados who do not have the time to go into stringent training nor the necessary experienced crew. The participants in this low-key category are usually older people whose adult children have moved on to other interests.

Social aspects, Sailboat racing, Yacht racing

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Last stand of the Union Jack

Article Abstract:

Frenchman merchant-mariner Robin Knox-Johnston is the first man to sail around the world without stopping. He made this voyage on Jun 14, 1968 to Apr 22, 1969 aboard his boat 'Suhali.'

Achievements and awards, Statistics (Data), Sailing, Single-handed, Single handed sailing, Sports records, Trips around the world, Merchant seamen, Merchant mariners, World records, Voyages around the world, Knox-Johnston, Robin

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Duel on a grand scale

Article Abstract:

A review of the 2000-01 Vendee Globe sailing race is given. The single sailing race resulted in Michel Desjoyeaux winning with Ellen MacArthur placing second.

France

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