Historic French port to welcome the original solo race around the world
Hal Roth, the 3-time circumnavigator and prolific author of practical cruising books, has died.
€1.8 million of value for skippers of the next VELUX 5 OCEANS to be delivered by VELUX and Clipper Ventures PLC, including a Skipper Prize Money Pot of €500,000
Clipper Ventures PLC, organisers of the VELUX 5 OCEANS yacht race, are pleased to confirm the route for the 2010-11 race...
The start of 2009 saw the VELUX 5 OCEANS Race Management Team visiting Wellington (New Zealand)...
During the past two Vendee Globe races I have worked with Denis Horeau and his race management team as the Southern Ocean Safety Consultant...
As the Vendee finishes, this seems to be a good time to update you on the preparations for the 2010 VELUX5OCEANS race...
I thought Elaine Bunting's recent blog was excellent, both with respect to questioning how campaign budgets have escalated en route to the latest Vendée Globe and how the future of singlehanded ocean racing can move...
Our vision is to create one of the most admired global sports brands in the world under the strong brand of 'The Ultimate Solo Challenge'.
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, along with the race management team and VELUX representatives, today completed a four day visit of the beautiful city of Charleston, South Carolina,
When David Adams, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston's race director for the VELUX 5 OCEANS singlehanded round the world race, first broached the idea of running two divisions for Open 60s...
Sailing legend marks his unprecedented British success in the 1969 Sunday Times Golden Globe yacht race in central London
Frugal is in. Green is in. Our new Eco 60 class just happens to be fashionable, though we developed it for different reasons.
Kiny Parade, Race Manager for the VELUX 5 OCEANS, is in charge of skipper liaison for the 2010-11 race...
Sailing legend joins up with young British yachtswoman in Round the Island Race
VELUX 5 OCEANS competitors to be offered competitive insurance solutions
sturm@drang appointed as digital partner to enhance online presence for 2010-11 race
Race veteran and La Rochelle heroine Isabelle Autissier celebrates the VELUX 5 OCEANS' new home in France and offers a personal insight into why five gruelling ocean sprints underline the race's claim to be the ultimate solo challenge...
Sir Robin Knox- Johnson enters the Artemis Challenge at Cowes Week Sailing legend joins the line-up for high speed sprint round the Isle of Wight
Communications director Tim Kelly outlines some of the management challenges of the Velux 5 Oceans and highlights the complexity of building a media team capable of doing justice to the diversity of stories that it generates
Dee Caffari helps Velux 5 Oceans race chairman Sir Robin Knox-Johnston as he attempts to unravel the powerful draw of long-distance singlehanded racing...
Derek Hatfield confirmed as first entry in 9-strong Eco 60 fleet for the VELUX 5 OCEANS
The Ultimate Solo Challenge: Nine entries from seven countries, five ocean sprints and a commitment to sustainability
Belgian skipper confirmed as the second competitor in the promising Eco 60 Class
Safe, economic and sustainable singlehanded offshore racing class to be premiered in the VELUX 5 OCEANS 2010-11
Celebrated ocean racer confirmed as first U.S. entry in the Eco 60 Class
The VELUX 5 OCEANS Race Management Team will be in Le Havre en masse this week for the start of the Transat Jacques Vabre, using the event to develop their plans around the race start in La Rochelle next October:
Join the organisers and partners of the VELUX 5 OCEANS to hear about the latest race developments
Polish skipper Zbigniew Gutkowski joins the international line up in the Eco 60 Class
A commitment to promoting sustainability around the world in the first ever Eco 60 race
Nine months to go before the start of The Ultimate Solo Challenge
Sole US entry sails across Atlantic to bring new race boat home to Charleston SC as he prepares to compete in The Ultimate Solo Challenge
OF A SOLO SAILOR: PREPARING FOR THE SINGLEHANDIED ROUND THE WORLD OCEAN RACING
Marine Camera Solutions Onboard With Cutting Edge Media System For The VELUX 5 OCEANS
Another American sailor Donald Lawson, age 28 from Baltimore, Maryland has been working hard to enter the next edition of the VELUX 5 OCEANS race. Donald’s team has been working around the clock to secure funding for the campaign.
Clipper Ventures today announced their continued long term partnership with Henri Lloyd..
Some say reaching the start of the VELUX 5 OCEANS race is the greatest challenge in the race..
Canada's most experienced round the world yachtsman can today announce the purchase of a yacht to race in the VELUX 5 OCEANS
One of the UK's most exciting young sailors has confirmed his entry into the oldest solo round the world yacht race- the 2010 VELUX 5 OCEANS.
Australian Garry Golding latest Sailor for Round The World Race
Starboard Sun to supply renewable power generation equipment
Yellowbrick to provide global positioning systems for the VELUX 5 OCEANS 2010-11
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Clipper Ventures have confirmed Alan Nebauer as Assistant Race Director for the VELUX 5 OCEANS 2010-11.
As Preparations Continue for the Grueling 30,000 Solo Race Brad Van Liew's Race Boat will Sport the Reliable and strong Samson Products
Australian ocean racer Garry Golding has entered the next phase of preparations for the VELUX 5 OCEANS after lifting his yacht out of the water for a complete overhaul.
26- year- old to sail "Respectons La Terre" Yacht
Leading PR and Communications agency to handle worldwide media relations
They may be among the most well known and respected ocean racers on the planet – but even the best need reminding from time to time.
Canadian ocean racer Derek Hatfield is gearing up for the first transatlantic crossing in his new yacht ahead of the VELUX 5 OCEANS race.
Belgian skipper Christophe Bullens kicks off his training for the VELUX 5 OCEANS today by setting sail in a 250-mile offshore race in the UK.
The Ultimate Solo Challenge teams up with ocean conservation group Sailors for the Sea
Eco-friendly show home the VELUX House has completed its voyage to La Rochelle for the start of the VELUX 5 OCEANS.
SIR ROBIN KNOX JOHNSTON TO RACE DEREK HATFIELD AND JOHN HUGHES IN CANADA
The battle lines were drawn in Sydney, Cape Breton Island, on Tuesday as three renowned ocean racers gathered for the Cape Breton Island Clash of Legends
Nine months of offshore racing action between five continents
Here is the first sneak peak at US ocean racer Brad Van Liew's revamped Eco 60 yacht.
Unprecedented shipping services for skippers and a new partner for TAKING ON THE ELEMENTS
Race Management to tap into world class routing software
Famous Red Cigar to set sail around the world in the Eco 60 Class
Countdown to the VELUX 5 OCEANS begins
Promoting sustainable living at the heart of the new home of the VELUX 5 OCEANS
www.eco60.org celebrates the new class of sustainable and cost effective offshore racing yachts
Penguin graphic highlights sponsorship potential
The Ultimate Solo Challenge stars in film adaptation of best-selling book
Chris Stanmore-Major and Simon Chalk to take on The Ultimate Solo Challenge
Gutek to take on The Ultimate Solo Challenge in former Vendée Globe winner
Le Pingouin out of boatshed and ready for keel
Satellite broadband and airtime complete top camera package
Charles Hedrich to race round world in La Cigare Rouge
Le Pingouin and Oz craned into water ready for action
Eight skippers on the start line in La Rochelle on October 17
Belgian ocean racer first to take on mandatory 2,500-mile passage
Le Pingouin performs in "perfect" conditions
ONDECK Group to support US ocean racer
Skippers and race management to use PredictWind during 2010/11 race
Chris Stanmore-Major's Eco 60 given new lease of life from refit
Brad Van Liew bids farewell to Charleston and heads 5,600 kms to La Rochelle
Medical Support Offshore to provide emergency kits, training and 24/7 advice for skippers
Active House backs Derek Hatfield for VELUX 5 OCEANS 2010-11
