New Zealand sailor Conrad Colman was the first Kiwi to complete the Vendee Globe, a non-stop solo round-the-world yacht race regarded as the ultimate test in ocean racing. A “gutted” New Zealand solo sailor Conrad Colman has been forced out of this year’s Vendee Globe round the world race after being the hero of the last edition. conrad colman/Vendee Globe Conrad Colman was desperate to have another crack at the Vendee Globe solo round the world yacht race. “The Vendee Globe is what I think about every single day. Conrad Colman New Zealand solo sailor Conrad Colman showed huge courage to limp across the finish line of the last Vendee Globe under jury rig.

Source: Stuff July 29, 2020 20:37 UTC