4 Whitbread/Volvo/Ocean Race Veterans and 2 record-breaking female solo circumnavigators inducted into the Cape Horn Hall of Fame Les Sables d’Olonne, France, home to the Cape Horn Hall of Fame witnessed the induction of 6 new names to its honours…
4-time circumnavigator via Cape Horn • 2005: Jules Verne Trophy. Catamaran Orange II skippered by Bruno Peron. Role: crew. Set a non-stop circumnavigation record of 50 days 16 hrs 20 mins, 4 secs • 2010: Jules Verne Trophy. Trimaran Groupama…
5-time circumnavigator via Cape Horn. • 1977/8 Whitbread, Kings Legend, - Role: Navigator • 1981/2 Whitbread - Alaska Eagle, - Role: skipper • 1985/6 Whitbread - Drum - skipper. - Role: skipper • 1989/90 Whitbread - Fazisi, - Role: skipper •…
3-time circumnavigator via Cape Horn 2009-12: Solo circumnavigation from UK to Canada via South Africa, New Zealand, Canada (Victoria, B.C.) , Cape Horn, S. Africa, Hobart (Tasmania), Tahiti, Hawaii, Victoria B.C. - one-and-a-half times around the world via Cape Horn,…
3-time circumnavigator via Cape Horn • 1985/5: Whitbread Round the World Race aboard Belgian maxi yacht Cote d’Or, 4th. • 2000/1: Vendée Globe solo non-stop round the world race aboard IMOCA 60 PRB 1st 93days 3hrs 57mins • 2008/9: Vendée Globe…
2-time circumnavigator via Cape Horn • 1998: Awarded the YJA British Yachtsman of The Year and Sailing's Young Hope title in France. • 2000/1: Vendee Globe Race 2nd in 60ft Kingfisher • 2001: appointed a Member of the Order of the…
7-time circumnavigator via Cape Horn. • 1981/2 Whitbread Round the World race in Flyer II skippered by Cornelis van Rietschoten. winner on handicap and elapsed time. Role: onboard sailmaker • 1985/6 Whitbread Round the World race in Lion New Zealand skippered by Peter Blake.…
IACH Bursary News – How you can help.. Last year the IACH launched an Offshore Bursary Scheme aimed at enabling young adults to take part in offshore voyages to build confidence; skills and an understanding of our marine environment and…
