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Category Archives: Golden Globe Race 2018

On Location in Les Sables d’Olonne!

Posted on June 28, 2018 by Heather HolmJune 28, 2018

Popular Sailing is excited to be in Les Sables d’Olonne, France, for the start of the Golden Globe Race 2018! The 18 skippers are busy with last minute preparations, safety inspections and tests. They also have to deal with press … Continue reading →

Posted in Golden Globe Race 2018 | Tagged GGR2018, Les Sables d'Olonne

Prepping “Coconut”, Australian skipper Mark John Sinclair’s racing sailboat, for the upcoming 2018 GGR…

Posted on May 22, 2018 by SteveJune 28, 2018

Mark John Sinclair shows in this video how his stock Lello 34 sailboat named “Coconut” has been fitted with safety and comfort features for the long circumnavigation via the three capes in the Southern ocean for an 8-month solo & … Continue reading →

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An excellent introductory video to the Golden Globe Race scheduled to start on July 1st, 2018.

Posted on February 19, 2018 by SteveJune 28, 2018

  This quality video by Vimeo will bring you closer to the spirit of the race and also to the  interesting and warm personality of skippers committed to undertaking this amazing 8-month long adventure on the high seas that will … Continue reading →

Posted in Golden Globe Race 2018, Uncategorized

The Golden Globe Race 2018: an overview of the race concept.

Posted on January 24, 2018 by SteveJune 28, 2018

This video provides an excellent overview of the GGR 2018 scheduled to launch on July 1st next from Les Sables d’Olonne (Fance), one where the skippers will navigate around the globe via the three capes: Cape of Good Hope, Cape … Continue reading →

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