After finishing third in the Vendee Globe, sailing 24,000 miles solo around-the-world, British yachtsman Alex Thomson has returned to Portsmouth onboard HUGO BOSS to a spectacular welcome home. Hundreds braved the wet winter weather, lining the shore and sailing in alongside him to celebrate a remarkable achievement – 3rd place in the Vendee Globe, and at the same time becoming the fastest Brit to sail solo around the world in a
Saturday 9th February Read More80 DAYS AROUND THE WORLD - ALEX KNOCKS EIGHT DAYS OFF BRITISH RECORD WITH THIRD PLACE FINISH “This has been my dream for as long as I can remember” says Alex British solo sailor, Alex Thomson has finished the non-stop around the world Vendée Globe race in third place this morning, completing the course in 80 days 18 hours xxx minutes, breaking the previous British record by eight days. The 38 year old
Friday 1st February Read MoreAnd it’s done…. 80 days 19 hours and 23 minutes. That is the ending of this part of the story – the heart of the story is 10 years of work, 300,000 nautical sea miles sailed, a team of people numbering over 100 (staff and suppliers), several million pounds, a serious amount of blood, sweat and tears – and hey, a huge amount of laughter and giggles along the way
Friday 1st February Read MoreAfter 80 days alone at sea, finishing 3rd in the Vendee Globe, it was an emotional return to his hometown (more…)
After 80 days alone at sea, finishing 3rd in the Vendee Globe, it was an emotional return to his hometown (more…)