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A Free Diver's Training Partners: Sharks
Sunday Spotlight, Published on 22/05/2022
» It was another perfect February morning off the coral atoll of Tikehau, French Polynesia, when Denis Grosmaire, 44, anchored around 8 in the morning. Grosmaire, French Polynesia's deepest free diver, peered over the edge into the crystal-clear South Pacific Ocean.
Qatar ready to host the greatest show on earth
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 26/05/2019
» The 2022 Fifa World Cup in Qatar is unique in many aspects.
Mapfre leads Volvo fleet into inhospitable waters
AFP, Published on 18/03/2018
» AUCKLAND: Spanish entry Mapfre led the seven-yacht fleet out of Auckland Harbour on Sunday as the gruelling Volvo Ocean Race resumed with its toughest leg across the tempestuous Southern Ocean.
When defences caved in on Boxing Day
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 24/12/2016
» The unnatural absence of any English football until Boxing Day means many of Bangkok's sporting hostelries are today resorting to trivia pub quizzes to placate their soccer-starved customers.
Rio sailors embark on anti-pollution protest
AFP, Published on 09/08/2015
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Yachts and fishing boats converged Saturday on Rio's filthy Guanabara Bay, the site of next year's Olympic sailing contests, to protest the authorities' failure to tackle severe pollution.
Refugee protest at Australian Open final
AFP, Published on 01/02/2015
» Play was held up during the Australian Open men's final on Sunday when a banner was unfurled protesting against the treatment of refugees, with one person jumping on centre court.
Chinese team make history at Volvo Ocean Race
AFP, Published on 27/01/2015
» A Chinese sailing team led by a French captain took the third leg of the Volvo Ocean Race on Tuesday, crossing the finish line in home waters to make history as the event's first Chinese stage winners.
Chinese leaders pick through man-made obstacles
AFP, Published on 13/01/2015
» ALICANTE (SPAIN) - Leaders Dongfeng Race Team and the rest of the Volvo Ocean Race fleet were carefully picking their way through the Bay of Bengal on Tuesday in Leg 3 of the nine-month marathon offshore race.
Grounded Danish ocean racers vow 'we'll be back'
AFP, Published on 09/12/2014
» ABU DHABI - Danish entrants Team Vestas Wind are planning to build a new vessel in double quick time to ensure they can finish the Volvo Ocean Race after grounding their previous boat last week.
Stranded Team Vestas Wind crew finally escape island
AFP, Published on 03/12/2014
» ALICANTE (SPAIN) - Chris Nicholson’s stranded Team Vestas Wind crew were finally on their way back to civilisation on Tuesday after two days sitting on a remote “sand pit” in the Indian Ocean where there was a risk of shark attacks.