Alex onboard Hugo Boss will race 28 other competitors 26,000 miles around the world in a solo, non Stop, without Assistance. WINGMAN caught up with Alex dock side before he embarks on this tremendous journey.
Vendee Globe 2016 - Race-Start
The Vendée Globe is a round-the-world single-handed (solo) yacht race, sailed non-stop and without assistance.
A very calm and confident Alex Thomson leaves Les Sables d'Olonnes to embark on this adventure. WINGMAN follows Alex out onto the waters with his family ahead of the race.
Alex Thomson Racing - Artemis Challenge
The Vendée Globe is a round-the-world single-handed (solo) yacht race, sailed non-stop and without assistance.
Alex Thomson and his crew; accompanied by special guest Oliver Cheshire; took part in the annual Artemis Challenge. The challenge is a straight race around the Island in as quickest time possible.
The Wing Man crew climbed onboard to provide coverage of the race in some tough sailing conditions.
