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Golden Globe Race

Abhilash's support team and Kirsten also came out to cheer as Abhilash Tomy finishes the Golden Globe Race 2022 - photo © GGR2022 / D&JJ

Retired Navy commander, 43 year old Abhilash Tomy, the renowned sailor and first Indian to complete a solo non stop voyage around the world in 2013, made history on Saturday by securing an outstanding second-place finish in the gruelling 2022 ...

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Globe40

Start of the second leg of the Globe40 between Sao Vincente (Cape Verde) and Saint Louis (Mauritius) on July 17, 2022, © Jean-Marie Liot / Globe40

“The GLOBE40 is reminiscent of the Mini spirit – albeit on Class40s – and the Tour du Finistère course – albeit on a planetary scale! In reality though, it’s a race like no other, whilst being technical and demanding in ...

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52 SUPER SERIES

Gladiator © 52 Super Series / Martinez Studio

Argentinian ace Guillermo Parada was undoubtedly the architect behind the successes of Azzurra when the Roemmers family’s team – which raced under the colours of the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda – won the 52 SUPER SERIES title four times. He ...

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The Ocean Race

The Ocean Race 2022-23 - 29 April , Leg 4 Day 6 onboard Biotherm. Out wake at night after crossing a squall - photo © Anne Beauge / Biotherm / The Ocean Race

Moderate easterly tradewinds have provided a speedy 24 hours of racing for the four IMOCAs charging north towards the doldrums. 24 hour distance runs have nearly doubled (although are still far off a record-setting pace) as the wind has settled ...

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