by sitesALIVE! | Nov 30, 2016 | Photo Galleries
Due to a high pressure system, that has produced tricky wind conditions, we are still crossing the South Atlantic Ocean. We did get a chance to proudly fly the flags that schools or education partners have sent to us, which is a great reminder of why we are in this...
by sitesALIVE! | Nov 23, 2016 | Photo Galleries
At the beginning of this week we crossed the Equator, for the 12th time under sail. Continuing south, we’ve had good weather, answered some great questions from classes around the world, and encountered birds, flying fish and the Brazilian navy. What will we see...
by sitesALIVE! | Nov 18, 2016 | Photo Galleries
The second week of Vendée Globe has seen a lead pack of boats break away and cross the equator in record times. We are nearly through the doldrums and continue to head south towards the equator. Super moon over masthead light Orderly cockpit Rainbow Weather Map Squid...
by sitesALIVE! | Nov 11, 2016 | Photo Galleries
What a first week it has been! We began crossed the starting line on November 6, 2016, after an emotional farewell to family and friends on the pontoon and procession down the channel out into the Bay of Biscay. Our first night at sea was strenuous, with many squalls...
by sitesALIVE! | Oct 2, 2016 | Photo Galleries
Skipper Rich Wilson and members of his team in Les Sables d’Olonne. Great American IV is prepared for Vendée Globe and Rich participates in events in the lead-up to the start of the race on November 6th, 2016....
by sitesALIVE! | Aug 24, 2016 | Photo Galleries
Some of our favorite photos of Great American IV and Skipper Rich Wilson. The aerial views were shot from a helicopter, and our thanks to Bernard Gergaud for the images at sea level, taken soon after we arrived in Les Sables d’Olonne. Photo: B. Gergaud Photo: B....
