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Feb 19Congratulations to Bahrain Team Pindar in the Vendee Globe 2008-09
After almost 100 days at sea, Bahrain Team Pindar’s Brian Thompson fulfilled a lifelong ambition as he completed the solo, non-stop, round-the-world yacht race, the Vendée Globe, becoming the seventh British sailor ever to do so. A big Well Done from every one here at OC…a true achievement!
Brian, crossed the finished line in fifth place at 09.31am local time off the West coast of France, having sailed 28,699.8 nautical miles and spent a total of 98 days, 20h, 29m,55s at sea. Throughout that time Brian kept us all up to date through his blog – which can you view at htpp://teampindar.com
Speaking on the dock Brian commented, “It’s been the most remarkable journey. Ever since I was a boy, I have dreamed of sailing solo around the world. The incredible feeling of crossing the finishing line made all the challenges of the last three months pale into insignificance – it’s a beautiful day.”
Known as the ‘Everest of the Seas’, the 2008/09 edition has lived up to its reputation as one of the world’s toughest sporting challenges. Since the start of the race on November 9, just 11 of the original 30 boats look set to complete the race.