Vendee Globe 2012-2013: Virbac Paprec 3 first entry



10:50 PM Sat 12 Feb 2011 GMT
'Jean-Pierre Dick leading the way - Vend?e Globe' ? Jean-Pierre Dick / Paprec Virbac / Vend?e Globe
Vend?e Globe - Jean-Pierre Dick has become the very first person to sign up for the 2012-2013 Vend?e Globe. Aboard his Virbac-Paprec 3, he will be aiming for the Holy Grail of sailing. The announcement was made today, Friday 11th February off Tasmania, as he led the way in the Barcelona World Race, as part of a double-handed crew with Lo?ck Peyron. 'The Vend?e Globe means a lot to me. It?s a part of my life. I decided to change my life to take part in this race. After taking part twice, I have got used to it and now ...


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