Racing
Next event… La Solo Basse-Normandie 2011
Seventeen Bénéteau Figaro 2 solo sailors have registered for La Solo Basse-Normandie 2011 race, with a strong British contingency. La Solo Basse-Normandie is used as a qualifying race and training race for those preparing for La Solitaire du Figaro. Starting from …
The start of La Solo Concarneau 05.05.2011
The fleet of 26 Figaro sailors started the 2011 edition of La Solo Concarneau at 3:14 p.m. (local time) this afternoon, to commence a course of 325 miles. The conditions on departure of the fleet was a good steady wind …
Conrad is ready to start La Solo Concarneau…
On the morning of the start of La Solo Concarneau, the second qualifying event for Conrad ahead of La Solitaire du Figaro (which will take place this summer), Conrad spoke with his team back at Sport Environment’s HQ. He said …
Race Update: Conrad completes Solo Figaro Massif Marine 2011
After 2 nights and 3 days of non-stop sailing, Conrad Humphreys onboard “Blue Climate and Oceans Project” has completed La Solo Figaro Massif Marine 2011. The intense, 40 hour sprint was his first qualifying race this year, in preparation for …
High rate of attrition on 2nd night of La Solo Figaro Massif Marine
The second night of the La Solo Figaro Massif Marine, saw a high rate of attrition, seeing a further three retirements announced during the night. – Paul Meilhat (MACIF 2011) reported to the race committee at 21.40hrs on his way …
Day Two Round Up in the Solo Figaro Massif Marine
As day two of the Solo Figaro Massif Marine draws to a close, the racing fleet has been reduced to 24, following the first retirement but Conrad continues to maintain a steady and consistent race, focusing on a longer term game plan. As the …
Solo Figaro Massif Marine Race Update: After 34 Miles of Racing
After 34 miles of sailing, little has changed in the standings at the Bridge of the I’lle de Ré: Jeanne Grégoire at the helm of Banque Populaire retained the lead in the race at 15:55 hrs followed very closely by …
Solo Figaro Massif Marine Race Update: 3 hours into the race
The Solo Figaro Massif Marine race started today at 11.21hrs GMT. 25 solo sailors onboard Figaro Beneteau 2 yachts set off in a slightly agitated sea state and headed out of the Bay of Les Sables d’Olonne for the 40 …
Countdown to the start…2011 Figaro campaign kicks off in 36hrs
I feel great to be here, back in Les Sables starting a new challenge where I feel at ease and in control. My last Vendee Globe with Motorola was a whirlwind, in the space of two years, we had gone …
Strong line up for La Solitaire
With 71 pre-entries, including 24 rookies, an increasing number of non-French sailors and some big names in offshore racing, La Solitaire du Figaro promises to deliver exceptional racing for the 42nd edition of the race over the 1,695 mile-course. The …
Conrad’s doing the Blue Mile
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