Photo assignment for CNB Yacht Builders – Excess Catamarans.
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Aug 20
Aug 20
ORC 42 Banzai Interior
Lorient, Morbihan, Brittany, France 47º43’41″N 03º22'21″W
The ORC42 is a fast cruising catamaran, built by Marsaudon Composites, entirely design for both performance and comfort.
Photo assignment for Marsaudon Composites – ORC Catamarans.
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May 15
May 15
Semaine du Golfe du Morbihan
Golfe du Morbihan, Brittany, France 47º34’42″N 2º46’38″W
Onboard the Bélouga “Gwenva” during the “ Semaine du Golfe du Morbihan”.
The “Semaine du Golfe” (Gulf’s Week) in Morbihan, the 8th “rendez-vous” for the sailing maritime heritage.
Once again, the Gulf gathering boats of every size and every tradition: sail&oar craft, small “camp cruising” boats, classic yachts, fishing boats, classic motorboats… Most of them are coming from the French Atlantic coasts, but also, from The British Islands, the North Sea, Scandinavia, the Mediterranean…
The Gulf of Morbihan is a true inland ‘little sea’ composed of 12 000 hectares of Atlantic sea sheltered from swell. A magical place where sea, land & sky melt in changing & picturesque landscapes. The Morbihan Gulf is part of the World Most Beautiful Bays Club.
In breton language, « Mor-Bihan » means ‘little sea’. Thousands of years ago, when rivers had already dug their beds, they were deluged by Atlantic waters. This is why the Ocean goes so far inland towards Vannes & Auray through typically Breton rias, surrounding former hills which have turned into an archipelago of uncountable islands, the biggest being the Ile d’Arz & the Ile aux Moines.
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May 13
May 13
Airbus A380 Cockpit
Over the Northern Atlantic Ocean, 60º43’12″N 36º58’12″W
Inside the Cockpit of the Airbus A380 While 35,000 Feet Over the Northern Atlantic Ocean during the flight Air France AF0065 Los Angeles – Paris.
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Apr 13
Apr 13
Attempt to break the absolute sailing record of the Corsica Island Tour – Yvan Bourgnon – Joris Cocaud
Porticcio, Corsica, France 41º53’33″N 8º47’43″E
Attempt to break the absolute sailing record of the Corsica (Known as the Beauty Island) Island Tour currently owned by the “TP 52 Spirit of Malouen VI”, a 52-feet-boat, in 30 hours 15 minutes & 18 seconds, on a Nacra F20 Carbon, a 20-feet-beach catamaran.
Photo assignment for Atlantis Television.
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Jan 13
Jan 13
2013
Global
Thank you to every one for an incredible run, you rock my world and I sincerely wish you all the happiness and success that life can bring in 2013!
Video: http://bit.ly/1BRXZsI
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Jul 12
Jul 12
Alex Thomson Racing- Hugo Boss single-handed monohull transatlantic record
Lizard Point, England, United Kingdom, 49º56’43″N 5º12’20″W
British solo sailor, Alex Thomson has smashed the single-handed monohull transatlantic record, by more than 24 hours, crossing the finish line at Lizard Point, off Falmouth in Cornwall, in time to get back for the London Olympic Opening ceremony.
The 38 year old sailor crossed the line at 17:17GMT (18:17 BST) setting the new time at 8 days 22 hours 8 minutes, beating the previous record, subject to ratification by the World Sailing Speed Record Council, which had been held for 10 years.
“It has been a long few days,” said Alex. “The first half from New York was great with weather conditions in our favour, but things started to slow down the closer I got. But the wind has held out this morning and it’s so fantastic to have broken this record.”
Alex set sail from New York on July 17th at 19.09GMT to cover 2800 nautical miles in a quest to break the record for what is officially known as the ‘West to East Ambrose Lighthouse to Lizard Point Under 60ft Single-Handed Monohull Record, Male’, which sat at 10 days, 55 minutes and 19 seconds, and was set by Swiss sailor Bernhard Stamm 10 years ago.
His secondary aim was to get home in time for the 2012 London Olympic Games Opening Ceremony in order to support Chairman and good friend, Sir Keith Mills.
“When I set off I had no idea if I was going to be able to do it. And it has been hard. Lack of sleep, broken instruments on the boat and constant exposure to the elements has really taken it out of me. But it’s such a good feeling to have beaten it by such a great margin,” said Alex.
But the record breaking achievement is only half of the story. Alex is in fact lining up to attempt to be the first Brit ever to win the gruelling single-handed round-the-world race, the Vendee Globe, leaving from France in November on board his 60ft monohull, HUGO BOSS. And this record breaking achievement puts him in good stead.
“This record attempt was also a training exercise for the Vendee Globe,” said Alex. “We felt this record attempt would put me under real pressure and stimulate race conditions and I have felt a real value in it.”
He is one of three British competitors who will take part in the non-stop, solo, unassisted round-the-world yacht race starting in Les Sables d’Olonne in France, on November 10th. Currently only 50% of attempts to complete the race have been successful in the race known as the ‘Everest of sailing’.
Lara Ellsworth-Jones, PR Manager, Alex Thomson Racing
