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Marco Nannini wins Italian Sailor of the year award
Marco Nannini, currently racing the double handed Global Ocean Race (GOR) 2011/2012, has been crowned Italian Sailor of the year by "Il Giornale della Vela", the most established italian sailing magazine. The prestigious award was first established in 1991 and has recognised talent over the years including sailors such as Alessandra Sensini, Giovanni Soldini and Francesco Deangelis.
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Last few hours to cast vote for Italian Sailor of the year!
Only a few hours left for the online vote for the italian Sailor of the year, if you haven't done so please visit this page and scroll to bottom to cast your vote:
Winning the award would probably lead to a few interviews and who knows maybe even a few doors opening in the future...
Thank you all for the support!
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CONGRATULATIONS MARCO!!! You
CONGRATULATIONS MARCO!!! You got it ... and you deserved it because of your willpower and your strentgh, and then the iceing on the cake, 2 awards on the GOR, to the best navigation and to the best media output ... just keep it up, mate!!!
Godspeed and good winds!!!
Jaime.
P.S. Please, give my best regards to Hugo!!
CONGRATULATIONS MARCO!!! You
CONGRATULATIONS MARCO!!! You got it ... and you deserved it because of your willpower and your strentgh, and then the iceing on the cake, 2 awards on the GOR, to the best navigation and to the best media output ... just keep it up, mate!!!
Godspeed and good winds!!!
Jaime.
P.S. Please, give my best regards to Hugo!!
Leading the online vote for Italian Sailor of the Year award - Thanks!
A quick update to thank all of you who have taken the time to vote for me on the online poll which will award the coveted "Giornale della Vela" Sailor of the year award (Giornale della Vela is the the first and most prestigeous Italian sailing magazine).
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An update from windy Wellington
Many cities in the world have a reputation for being windy, but Wellington has to be the windiest place i have ever visited! It's the middle of the summer here and despite the sunshine and pleasant temperatures the wind has been a constant feature of this beautiful city: in the past three days it has been absolutely screaming, traffic lights are shaken, flags are shredded to pieces and people walk at funny angles depending on which side the wind is hitting them.
Wellington has been incredibly welcoming to all of us skippers in the Global Ocean Race and so many have come forward offering to help, within days we were offered free accommodation and a car to borrow, sails were picked from the boat and are being repaired...
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Celebrations in Wellington after a tough second leg of the Global Ocean Race
The VHF finally broke its month long silence just before 6pm, Josh Hall on the committee boat is calling. "Financial Crisis, we have you in sight, we are coming towards you, well done, you are in Wellington!".
Congratulations on a
Congratulations on a fantastic achievement - well done and hope you have a steak and beer lined up!!
Marco Nannini and Hugo Ramon ready to set off for leg 2 of the Global Ocean Race
I cannot believe it has been over three weeks since we arrived to Cape Town, time seems to have dissipated like the clouds that blow over Table Mountain when the Southeaster blows hard in Town. Repairs to the boat were finally completed just a few days ago, the food supplies replenished and the boat checked over for signs of wear and breakages. Tomorrow we'll finally set off for one of the two dreaded Southern Ocean legs, apprehension always lingers at the back of your mind but this is what we came to experience.
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Breaking news from Cape Town - Financial Crisis to announce crew change for leg two of GOR
We have been in Cape Town for a week so here is a long overdue update following the emotional finish with the glorious sight of Table Mountain in the background. One of the first comments that race director Josh Hall shared with me was that the crews arriving in this edition of the Global Ocean Race were far more tired and exhausted than three years ago, I was totally drained so I was not surprised to hear this, the battle for the podium in the final stages of the race pushed us to new limits and claimed all residual energies. It has taken me several days to feel anywhere near normal, and with no lack of celebrations and social gatherings it has been even more difficult to catch up with sleep.
Hope your both well rested
Hope your both well rested and the yacht is back in fighting form. I believe you guys can give those Kiwis a good run. Excellent 24 hour run Marco.....hopefully Hugo brought his Cessna wings with him as their run was simply outstanding for a 40 footer....I can see why stuff broke! My tip for the Southern Ocean....stay IN the boat!
Good luck and fast sailing.
Marco Nannini will fly Slovak flag around the world
On sunday september 25th 2011, 6 international teams have crossed the start line of the Global Ocean Race 2011/2012, the double handed round the world race for class40 sailing yachts. Among the skippers, Marco Nannini and Paul Peggs who will carry the logo of the Office for Slovak national living abroad (USZZ) and will fly the Slovak national flag at each stopover.
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Global Ocean Race: Nannini and Peggs will ride "Financial Crisis" through the doldrums
Palma, Mallorca. Two days to the start of the Global Ocean Race (GOR) 2011/2012, the 30,000 mile double handed round-the-world yacht race, the Anglo-Italian team composed of Marco Nannini and Paul Peggs has not managed to raise a title sponsor for their campaign. The duo is making no secret of their struggle to raise funds and over a round of beers has decided to take the bull by the horns and rename the boat "Financial Crisis", as a reminder of the current economic climate.
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A big question mark five days to the start of the Global Ocean Race
Palma, 20 September, just five days to the start of the Global Ocean Race and we are left with just a big question mark on the side of our boat. All hope for a last minute title sponsorship deal has now evaporated, despite months of trying and pushing nothing significant has materialised. We are however very grateful to all the race partners and secondary sponsors that are behind us encouraging us to push forward and softening the blow of what is now a 75% self funded campaign. We still have to decide what to call the boat for the race.
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Well done Marco! Persistence
Well done Marco!
Persistence pays ...
Congratulation Marco! Prajeme
Congratulation Marco! Prajeme ti priaznivy vietor a bezpecnu plavbu! E&F
Next the world.....hang on,
Next the world.....hang on, your already doing it! Well done Sailor of the Year, good luck on the next leg tomorrow.
Congratulations, Marco, from
Congratulations, Marco, from everyone sailing on www.sailonline.org - we are following your progress closely and are delighted for your success!
Congratulations Marco! This
Congratulations Marco! This was very welcome! Very exciting follow you on your race around! I wish you all the best for the next leg!
Kind regards,
Simen Løvgren
Norway
Congratulations to my
Congratulations to my wonderful Marco x x x x
Hi Marco Many congratulations
Hi Marco
Many congratulations from First Class Sailing. we always saw you as a winner!
Best wishes for the adventure before you, fair winds and safe round the corner.