It's official... Pip will be competing in the 2024 edition of the Vendée Globe 🥳 A huge thank you to our team, partners and supporters - we can't wait to take you on the journey to the start line!
#vendeeglobe
#solosailing
#oceanracing
Today I got an amazing birthday message from
@russellcrowe
. Not much makes me speechless, but this did. I’m still reeling, but wanted to send this message back...
And thank you to
@SteveHarrisDJ
for sorting it!
@Medallia
"This has been an incredible adventure and I have loved sharing it with you all. Thank you to every single person who has supported me along the way. It's not sunk in yet." At 00:57:30 hrs Pip became the first British skipper to cross the
#vg2020
finish line 🥳
@Medallia
[Vendée Globe Finish 2020 🏁]
A huge congratulations to
@pipoceanracing
(Medallia) 👏. She is the 19th skipper to cross the finish line of the
#VG2020
, completing her round the world race in 95d 11h 37min and 30s, covering 27, 976 miles.
I’m bringing Medallia back to Poole this week and it’s important to me that you all
#staysafe
so I’m asking you not to come and welcome me home. It’s gutting – I’d love to see you but my team and I want to keep you safe. I’ll keep you updated across my social media channels ⛵️
I had a choice yesterday; to sit around feeling powerless watching the three boats behind me eat into my lead or do something positive. But that meant going up the mast...😬
@Medallia
@VendeeGlobeENG
@VendeeGlobe
See my latest blog
16th! Whoop! I admit to punching the air and doing a little dance when I read the rankings this morning.
But I couldn’t do it without your support - so thank you! Happy New Year!
#VendeeGlobe
@VendeeGlobeENG
@Medallia
@Smartsheet
Pip crossed the equator back into the Northern Hemisphere at about 0530 UTC today. It's Pip's 9th crossing of the equator and this is another special milestone... the finish line of the
@VendeeGlobe
is in sight 👀
Read more in her latest blog:
@Medallia
[(ARRIVÉE
@ImocaGS
🏁)]
@pipoceanracing
est la 3e femme à passer la ligne d'arrivée de la
#RDR2022
après 13 jours 8 heures 38mn 12sec de course. Elle termine à la 12e place du classement IMOCA !
#RDR2022
Well done !
"A huge congratulations to everyone who is going to finish in the next 24/48 hours. It's been a privilege to race with you."⛵️🌎 As the front of the fleet head to the finish line of the
@VendeeGlobe
, Pip takes a moment to reflect:
#vg2020
#medallia
She did it! Medallia is proud to welcome back British Sailor
@piphare
after her non-stop, unassisted, solo circumnavigation of the world in the
@VendeeGlobe
race. We’re in awe of her achievement and are honored to have been with her every step of the way as title sponsor.
There are things I experience at sea that are just pure natural beauty and can’t be replicated on the land. Sailing by moonlight is one of them. Where there is no light pollution the light from the moon is bright enough to trim sails. It takes my breath away every time I see it.
Last week
@pipoceanracing
returned home after completing the Vendee Globe. The yachtswoman and former RNLI Coastal Safety Manager was greeted by boats including
@PwllheliRNLI
's new Shannon class, which is currently undergoing sea trials in Poole 📽 Poole Harbour Commission
"At some time tonight I would have sailed single-handed non-stop around the world." 🌎
In this latest video Pip reflects on her journey ahead of the finish line 👊
@VendeeGlobe
@VendeeGlobeENG
@Medallia
#vg2020
While I was stacking I found presents my friends had snuck on board. I've said many times there's a difference between being lonely and being alone. I know I am in so many people's thoughts and that's incredibly empowering ❤️
#vg2020
The two real heros from the
@VendeeGlobe
- Pip and King
@JeanLecam
. Massive congratulations to
@pipoceanracing
and her backers
@Medallia
for an incredible circumnavigation and being first Brit home. Pic by Richard Langdon
"I chose to do this, I chose to be here and it is tough but I am living my dream and so I am still going to throw everything I have at it and at some point the sun will come out"
#medallia
#vg2020
#IMOCA
#solosailing
"The clouds are building and I'm on my way out into the English Channel. There's a weather system coming in from the Atlantic and I'm off out to meet it. I know I'll find my rhythm but right now I feel like a small human being."
#solosailing
#sailing
#IMOCA
#offshoresailing
The most beautiful creatures in the clearest of seas.
Watch Pips encounter with her majestic visitors from earlier today: Hourglass Dolphins
#dolphin
#vg2020
#imoca
#solosailing
"I'm going to miss this... it's been everything, I've loved the intensity and focus and knowing exactly what my purpose is every day. But I'm looking forward to finishing. Everything has to have an end."
@Medallia
@VendeeGlobe
@VendeeGlobeENG
#vg2020
I'm incredibly proud to feature in
@lemondefr
this weekend. I love France - sailing is huge over there and so many of my heroes are French. So to be covered by such an iconic publication is an honour. ⛵️🇫🇷
"It took me 30 years of trying to get to the start line of the Vendée Globe. I'd say to anybody who has a big dream or ambition, don't stop trying. Your journey might not be perfect but believe you can get there and age is not a barrier." ⛵️
📸 AJP Media
#sailing
#oceanracing
‘It is relentless out here. Squall after squall. Multiple wind shifts. Waves coming from every direction.’
The last few miles aren’t going to be easy. Read more in Pip’s latest blog.
@VendeeGlobeENG
@VendeeGlobe
@Medallia
'I fell in love with
#sailing
when I was in my teens, because it allowed me a freedom and responsibility I struggled to find elsewhere in my life. I still feel the same way about our sport. It is a great leveller and offers a world of opportunities to so many."
We’re here! It’s been great to sail past the landmarks of the Thames on my way here and now I’m moored right in front of one of the best known - Tower Bridge. Looking forward to an exciting day ahead tomorrow.
Wishing
@ATRacing99
all the best of luck in dealing with whatever problem he has. We may be sailing solo, but we’re all together in wishing him a safe and speedy return to the race.
For those of you who know me, you won’t be surprised by this headline! Nothing’s gonna stop me now I’ve got my hands on a foiling boat.
2024 here I come!
@theoceanrace
@VendeeGlobe
@TheTimes
I’m completely gutted for
@ATRacing99
, his whole team and sponsors. I know they have poured their heart and souls into winning this race for many many years. Right now the main focus has to be Alex returning safely to the shore and my thoughts are with him.
It's a beautiful day...and I am stuck in doors. Because, just as we thought every curve ball possible had been thrown at me, I've had an allergic reaction.
Don't worry - my team is looking after me and I'll be fighting fit in no time! 🤒👩⚕️💪
I didn't want to go aloft if I could help it - but it was perfect conditions to fix things. The view was amazing, but I'm glad to be back on deck. I was shaking for about 30mins afterwards!
#VendeeGlobe2020
#VG2020
@Medallia
"There's sunshine and it's a metaphor for hope. It's a marvellous day - it's tonic to my soul!"
Pip celebrates a patch of blue sky after Cape Horn, but still has some repairs to make.
"I am pushing hard. There is no question that I am going to encounter gale force conditions between now and the finish line" Read Pip's latest update
#vg2020
#IMOCA
#medallia
#offshoresailing
"I've been reflecting on just how much I have put my poor body through in the last 77 days, and I am as ever impressed at what we human beings can do."
Read Pip's latest blog 👉
#vg2020
#solosailing
#medallia
Brilliant to see Didac come into Les Sables this morning. We’ve raced closely not just in the Vendee, but through our careers. Incredible feat by and incredible guy.
Catalonian firefighter
@didaccostaVG
has completed his second Vendée Globe, smashing his previous time. He is the first amateur skipper to finish this edition and he will be back working by the end of next week. 💪💪
Recap his race ➡️
#VG2020
t's Pip's birthday in exactly one week! While we can't get birthday cards to her right now, we can send virtual birthday wishes! Head to our website and press 'send Pip a video' to send her a message for the big day.
#Medallia
#livinglens
#birthday
Getting through the job list 💪 today involves cleaning the salt off of my solar panels to make them as efficient as possible ⛵️
#vg2020
#medallia
#imoca
"I'm heading south fast and the sun is out, it's the most incredible day out here. The colours are amazing, the boat feels good and I am so happy to be out here doing this." ⛵️🌊
#solosailing
#sailing
#offshoresailing
#oceanracing
Medallia will be heading to undergo some maintenance work following its epic trip around the world. Over 24,000 miles covered & 95 days at sea- take a look inside Pip's home from home
#medallia
#IMOCA
#solosailing
While doing a routine check of the boat last night, Pip discovered the port rudder stock was cracked. Pip is working with her technical director to solve the problem and they are confident they will find a solution.
@VendeeGlobe
@VendeeGlobeENG
“Don’t wait to be shown a way, or be told how to get to your goal – if there’s no clear path then make one yourself. Don’t let anyone tell you you can’t do something if you know (or even think) you can.”
#InternationalWomensDay
#IWD2021
#solosailing
“Lots of squalls around tonight. I’m tracking them on the radar but it’s good to use them for speed. I’ve not had so much wind on my bit of the course today’
Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe
#RDR2022
#IMOCA
#solosailing
#offshoresailing