by sitesALIVE! | Dec 7, 2016
We passed the Cape of Good Hope this week and now head to the Indian Ocean. Keeping an eye on the boat and the weather, we’ve also managed to... read more
by sitesALIVE! | Dec 4, 2016
The fractional gennaker had its lashing at the bottom of the sail, connecting to the furling cable, come apart. The furled sail had then migrated up... read more
by sitesALIVE! | Nov 30, 2016
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... read more
by sitesALIVE! | Nov 23, 2016
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... read more
by sitesALIVE! | Nov 18, 2016
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... read more
by sitesALIVE! | Nov 11, 2016
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... read more
by sitesALIVE! | Oct 2, 2016
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... read more
by sitesALIVE! | Aug 24, 2016
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... read more
by sitesALIVE! | Mar 10, 2009
Skipper Rich Wilson crossed the finish line for the Vendee Globe at 1:43:19PM (French local time) on March 10, 2009 after sailing for 121 days, 0... read more
