Tag Archives: Barcelona World Race
Breymaier is First American to Finish BWR
The Barcelona World Race’s sole American competitor, Ryan Breymaier of Annapolis, MD, finished the race on Sunday with a time of 100 days, 3 hours, 13 minutes, and 25 seconds. This was Breymaier’s first circumnavigation, and he was accompanied by … Continue reading
Barcelona World Race Finish
Virbac-Paprec 3 crossed the finish line of the Barcelona World Race in the Port of Barcelona on Monday at 12hrs, 20mins, and 36sec. Jean-Pierre Dick and Loïck Peyron began their journey on December 31, 2010. Leading virtually the entire race, … Continue reading
Barcelona World Race First Finishers Expected This Week
The first finishers in the Barcelona World Race are expected to cross the finish line by the end of this week. Virbac-Paprec 3 was 550 miles from Gibraltar on Tuesday morning and Jean-Pierre Dick and Loïck Peyron were expected to … Continue reading
Mirabaud Dismasts in Barcelona World Race
Dismasted Mirabaud is under engine as crew rides out the worst of a storm that should pass over them in the next few hours. Though the mast broke near the top, above the third set of spreaders, it seems that … Continue reading
Barcelona World Race Spread Shrinking
Ten days ago they were fifth, a distant 844 miles from third place in the Barcelona World Race fleet, but Monday afternoon Pachi Rivero and Toño Piris passed by Wellington, New Zealand and elevated themselves to a podium place as … Continue reading
Cook Strait Could Bring Changes in Barcelona World Race
It’s decision-making time for the boats at the front of the Barcelona World Race fleet. With the Indian Ocean safely navigated for the front-runners, the Cook Strait could prove more than just a spectacular backdrop to the next waypoint, but … Continue reading
Barcelona World Race Update
The Barcelona World Race leaders are separated by either side of a venomous low pressure, but both crews were considering where to set the red line on Wednesday and how hard they have to push to maintain their differential to … Continue reading
