On November 6th, British yachtsman, Alex Thomson, will embark upon one of the toughest sporting challenges in the world, the Vendée Globe. A gruelling solo, non-stop, averaging 25,000 nautical mile unassisted race around the world, the Vendée Globe – often termed ‘the Everest of Sailing’ - takes place just every four years and is the pinnacle of the offshore racing calendar. One of sport’s most extreme endurance challenges, the Vendée Globe pushes even the Read More
Archives for October 2016
Alex Thomson Racing raise their energy levels as they welcome Rich Energy to their partnership group
Today Alex Thomson Racing secured a partnership with premium energy drink brand, Rich Energy. Alex Thomson Racing will use this new British energy drink, made with pure Alpine mineral water, to fuel the Alex Thomson Racing Team as they prepare for the start of the Vendée Globe on the 6th November. The start is less than 30 days away and the team are working round the clock to ensure Alex is prepared for the solo, unassisted round the world race. The race Read More
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