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Motivational Speaker
Triple round-the-world yachtsman, entrepreneur and motivational speaker. Conrad Humphreys is an inspirational team leader and world-class British yachtsman, as well as renowned personality in the south-west and on the international sailing scene. Conrad has built high performing teams as part …
Cape Town – a place where two oceans collide
I picked up a copy of Steve Jobs biography by Walter Isaacson on my way out to the Beyond Sport summit and awards last week. We’ve been working round the clock to get the new Blue Project site launched and …
Blue Short-listed for Global Sports Award
The Blue Project is one of 3 nominated finalists for the best ‘Sport for the Environment’ category at this year’s Beyond Sport Awards. The winner will be announced in Cape Town during the Beyond Sports Summit on 8th December. We …
Conrad Humphreys ranks as 2nd Brit in La Solitaire du Figaro 2011
Today (24th August 2011) Devon-based ocean sailor, Conrad Humphreys sailing ‘DMS’ completed the fourth and final leg of the La Solitaire du Figaro, crossing the line at 1226hrs BST into Dieppe, Normandy. One of the “fab four” British entrants in …
Conrad Completes Leg 3 of La Solitaire du Figaro
At 10.03 hrs BST today (17th August 2011), Devon based ocean sailor, Conrad Humphreys sailing ‘DMS’, crossed the finish line into Les Sables d’Olonne to complete the third and longest leg of La Solitaire du Figaro. After just a few …
The roulette game
As public crowded the pier to wave goodbye to the sailors and dozens of boats enjoyed the show, the 46 skippers left for the third leg of the Solitaire du Figaro, 477 miles from Dùn Laoghaire to Les Sables d’Olonne. …
Figaro’s buckle up for punchy start
The second leg of La Solitaire du Figaro got off on Sunday 7th of August in the Sein Bay, opposite Ouistreham in Normandy with thousands of people lining the canal and outer harbour wall to wave the solo sailors off. …
Conrad Humphreys is the 2nd Brit to Complete Leg 1 of La Solitaire du Figaro 2011
Devon based yachtsman, Conrad Humphreys sailing onboard ‘DMS’ has completed the first leg of the gruelling La Solitaire du Figaro race (Tuesday 2nd August 2011). Starting from Perros-Guirec on Sunday 31st July, the 47 strong fleet left in light and …
Passed Portland Bill and heading for the Needles Fairway
On day 2 of Leg 1 of La Solitaire du Figaro, the Race Committee Boat at the head of the fleet reported at 09:30 from the south coast of England, “it is grey from sea to sky this early morning. …
A good start to La Solitaire du Figaro 2011
The 42nd edition of La Solitaire du Figaro race got off to a good start on Sunday in Perros Guirec, despite the light five-knot westerly breeze and unusual downwind start. Hundreds of fans lined the cliffs and crowded onto the …
Conrad’s Partners
