Nick Maloney's 60 foot yacht aboard which he completed the Vendee Globe. © Nick Maloney
Share his experiences aboard his IMOCA 60 as he sailed around the world, non-stop.
Nick’s journey alone against the elements in one of sport’s toughest challenges will hopefully provide some entertainment and perspective for those of us suffering a case of cabin fever during the current global health situation.
Being alone on a yacht for months at a time, thousands of miles from help, is as much a test of seamanship as it is mental strength and a true lesson in the meaning of the word ‘isolation.’
by Nick Maloney
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