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After the Atlantic in December 2002 (First single-handed transatlantic in the "20 feet sport" category (less than 20 feet sport catamaran without cabin), non stop, not assisted, approved by WSSRC/ISAF ) and the Pacific in August 2006 (World Record - North Pacific Ocean Crossing, single-handed, non stop, not assisted in the "20 feet sport" category, approved by WSSRC/ISAF) Alessandro Di Benedetto, a Franco-Italian geologist ,39 years old, decided to sail "around the world".- 0
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Alessandro è a 300 miglia da Les SablesSabato 17 luglio 2010Alessandro è a 300 miglia da Les Sables d'Olonne.Ultime 48 ore di buon vento e di navigazione con grande spi a 6,5 nodi.Velocità ridotta a 1 nodo toccando l'anticyclone.Oggi si può sperare un arrivo verso il 21 luglio se le previsioni meteorologiche non cambiano. Il morale a bordo è sempre ottimo come al primo giorno di navigazione!Parenti ed amici italiani cominciano ad arrivare a Les Sables, si parlerà italiano sul pontile del Vendée ... News | Saturday, 17 July 2010 Read more |
Jean-Jacques Clerc's chronicleA reference for the meteorologists, the inescapable stop for those who cross the Atlantic Ocean, the Azores have been a real headache for Alessandro for about ten days.His road from the Cape Horn until the passage of the Equator took place as well as could be expected, with the caprices of the weather conditions.From this latitude, he has sailed from an anticyclone to another anticyclone. Such a bad adventure!. Sometimes backwards, when the current is stronger than the wind. The anger to be imposed a furthermore torture after 254 days at sea. Fortunately, there are his friends the dolphins, who regularly come to pay him a visit and warn him about a possible danger. Blocked by the wind, he writes, maybe ... News | Thursday, 15 July 2010 Read more |
Off FLORES islandWednesday, July 7th, 2010The attempt to sail around the world, single-handed, non stop , not assisted, on a 6,5-meter sailing boat, is on the right track of realizationFor a few days Findomestic and Alessandro have been slowly sailing round Flores, the farthest island in the West of the Azores Archipelago. Tomorrow, they should touch the edge of the depression, which moves north / north west and eventually have a little more wind to continue the journey.Once he has arrived on the land, Alessandro will tell you another wonderful meeting, with his friends the dolphins, off ... News | Friday, 9 July 2010 Read more |
"It is more comforta
Friday June 18 th 2010Low and turning winds of N / NE to N / NW, downpours, gusts' of wind , calmer periods, a chaotic sea.But Alessandro knows how to take advantage of each of these moments.Revolving winds, gymnastics on the deck for the
Alessandro's message
"Abby and Jessica special girls, congratulations for what you already did"
Champagne Mr Di Bene
Our friend Alessandro slowly gets nearer to the record around the world, non stop and without assistance, on the run of the "Vendée Globe", on board his mini 6m50 boat.In fact, today Monday 31st May at 00:00, after 216 days at sea, he has just
Meeting with an UFO
Sunday, May 23rdAfter these last days of almost complete peace, Findomestic Banca and her skipper were navigating quietly in the Trade Winds finally found again.But this night: "Collision with a UFO .Probably a tree trunk. I heard a big "bang"
Alessandro is going
Tuesday May 11 th 2010Alessandro is going back up to the warmth, in a quieter Atlantic Ocean, sometimes too quiet when Aeolus does not blow or just a little. It gives him the opportunity to reload his energies under a wa
Invitations
Alessandro and his boat are invited : At the International Boat Show The Grand Pavois de La Rochelle from Settember 15th to 20th in 2010 At Nautic, International Boat Show of Paris from December 4th to 12th in 2010
