Jean-Pierre Dick's finish by VendeeGlobeTV
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Jean-Pierre Dick finishes fourth with no keel - Vendée Globe 2012-2013: " Jean-Pierre Dick, Virbac-Paprec 3, finishes with no keel but takes fourth in the Vendée Globe 2012-2013 French skipper Jean-Pierre Dick crossed the finish line off Les Sables d’Olonne this afternoon at 16hrs 05 mins and 40 seconds UTC/GMT to finish fourth in the Vendée Globe, the famous solo non stop around the world race. His third participation has yielded his best ever result, despite having to race the final 2650 miles without a keel on his IMOCA Open 60 Virbac-Paprec 3. Dick’s elapsed time for course is 86 days, 3 hours, 3 minutes and 40 seconds. He finishes 8 days and 47 minutes behind race winner François Gabart (MACIF). . . . " more at Tenacious JP - Vendée Globe 2012-2013
Jean-Pierre Dick becomes fourth competitor to complete Vendee Globe
The Independent
A heroic fourth place finish was achieved by Jean-Pierre Dick on Monday after coaxing his 60-foot Virbac-Paprec over the last 2,400 miles of the Vendée Globe singlehanded round the world race without a keel and only water ballast to supply stability.
Vendee Globe - Safe and sound
Sail World
... not find any signs of hypothermia and at the military base in Terceira. The Spanish sailor was further examined by doctors. At 0430hrs UTC Sanso made a call to Vendée Globe Race Direction to confirm that all is well. Vendee Globe Race. by Vendee ...
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River Hamble Sailing Clubs welcome all to April 6 Open Day
Sail World
For the very first time, the four sailing clubs on the River Hamble are joining forces and opening their doors to all sailors and would-be sailorson Saturday 6 April 2013. The Clubs will be open from 10am to 5pm and all those who are interested will ...
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Indian sailing community rebels against re-appointment of national coach
Firstpost
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Oman Daily Observer
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Shanghai Daily (subscription)
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BYM News (press release)
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BYM News (press release)
French skipper Jean-Pierre Dick crossed the finish line off Les Sables d'Olonne this afternoon at 15hrs 5mins and 40 seconds UTC/GMT to finish fourth in the Vendée Globe, the famous solo nonstop around the world race. His third participation has ...
Ellen MacArthur Plans Scottish Hub as Cancer Sailing Charity Celebrates Tenth ...
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