All posts tagged Solo Figaro Massif Marine
Blog: Solid start to the Figaro 2011 programme
Just a quick update and initial thoughts following the qualifier: First thoughts are, wow! That was a great introduction to the Figaro Class. The standard of the class is very high, in fact I would suggest that many of the …
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 …
Race Briefing Overview and Weather Forecast
Speaking from Les Sables d’Olonne this morning, before the start of the Solo Figaro Massif Marine, the first race of the 2011 Figaro Season, Conrad was upbeat, and ready for the start. Following the race briefing earlier this morning, Conrad …
Conrad Humphreys will race as an ambassador for the Blue Climate and Oceans Project
Conrad Humphreys will be sailing in the Solo Figaro Massif Marine 2011 under the colours the Blue Climate and Oceans Project (Blue). The Blue Project is an innovative social enterprise that works with ambassadors, sports men and women and mass-participation …
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 …
Offshore training: Fast downwind, bitter cold return
After a week of round the cans training, getting to know the combinations and working on boat handling, I headed offshore on Friday afternoon for a 24hr sail down towards Lands End. The forecast was for a 20kt north-easter and I …
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