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Feb
11
2008
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Irishman Damian Foxall To Win World Race |
SINGAPORE (Team Geared Up) - TGU Alumni blogger Darran reports that Irishman, Damian Foxall and his French team mate Jean-Pierre Dick will sail into Barcelona tonight in the Paprec-Virbac 2 winning the 1st ever Barcelona World Race.
The Barcelona World Race is a new two-handed, non-stop round the world yacht race starting on the 11th November, 2007 [and to be held every four years]. For the first time, this race will see the world’s best professional sailors from both solo and fully crewed disciplines coming together to compete against each other in teams of two.
Kerryman Damian Foxall has clocked-up more than 280,000 nautical miles in the past 25 years, racing the planet’s most competitive boats.
Damian is sailing in a pair with French skipper Jean-Pierre Dick.
-Robin-
(Image Credit: Barcelona World Race)
Latest Comments (2):
Well Done Damian and Jean-Pierre Dick. We are proud of you both. From everyone at NUI Galway Sailing Club, Ireland.
Well done Damian and Jean-Pierre, you have kept us interested for months. We hope to see you again sometime at GBSC.
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