Skipper Rich Wilson completed the 2016-17 Vendée Globe sailing race on Feb. 21, beating his previous time by two weeks, and becoming the fastest American to race solo nonstop around the world!
The Vendée Globe solo sailing race begins this Saturday, Nov. 6, departing from Les Sables d’Olonne. Follow Skipper Rich Wilson's bid for a second completion as the oldest competitor, while learning about the science and geography of such a venture.
Rich Wilson Completes the 2008-2009 Vendée Globe sailing race.
Learn about light pollution and how it affects sailors getting close to land.
Happy birthday to Skipper Wilson's mother, who lived in Alaska for a while.
Learn about Adélie penguins, which live in Antarctica.
Skipper Wilson marks his 100th day at sea.
Skipper Wilson is sailing past Brazil, home to the majority of the Amazon rainforest. Learn more about this unique ecosystem.
Skipper Wilson has been thinking about all the decisions that go into competing in a race like the Vendée Globe.
This week Skipper Wilson rounded Cape Horn!
