Dominique Wavre and Michèle Paret passed through the Straits of Gibraltar last night in fifth place (provisional results).  They are around 30 nautical miles behind the leaders, Jean-Pierre Dick and … [+]

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Some people will be telling you stories of boats, sail settings, miles gained or lost. Unfortunately, today I have a sadder story to tell. The patrol boat (almost certainly Moroccan) … [+]

Mirabaud was boarded this morning by an aggressive Moroccan customs patrol unit who carried out a full search of the racing yacht, causing considerable upheaval.  Bags were thrown onto the … [+]

On board Mirabaud, Dominique Wavre and Michèle Paret are heading for Gibraltar: the first gate in this incredible double-handed round the world race. The big day is finally here! The … [+]

Dominique Wavre and Michèle Paret will line up tomorrow on board ‘Mirabaud’ for the start of the Barcelona World Race: the double-handed non-stop yacht race around the world. Placed third … [+]

People have been flocking to the Barcelona World Race Village and the pontoons, which are open to the public, have been packed throughout the day. In this pre-race fever, it’s … [+]

Only three days left until the start of the Barcelona World Race. Dominique Wavre and Michèle Paret are on schedule, currently busy with the onloading of the boat, the food, … [+]

Mirabaud co-skipper Michèle Paret has just had a short surgical operation and is seen around the Race Boat Fleet Dock with her right hand bandaged. According to Michèle she had … [+]

With only two weeks to go before the start of the Barcelona World Race, Dominique Wavre et Michèle Paret’s yacht was officially baptised ‘Mirabaud’ this evening by Spanish singer Ainhoa … [+]

The Barcelona World Race skippers lined up today for the first obligatory press conference with the sailors taking part in an official photo call before informal media interviews. With less … [+]

It was a little after 1800hrs this evening when Dominique Wavre (SUI) and Michèle Paret (FRA) enjoyed a warm welcome back to Barcelona on their Owen-Clarke designed Mirabaud, completing their … [+]

Dominique and Michèle are back on track, bound for Barcelona, after a brief stop-over in the Northern Spanish port of Sanxenxo to weather out a strong depression.  The routing system … [+]

Dominique and Michèle headed back out to sea Wednesday evening following the repairs to Mirabauds’ mast.  Shortly into the first attempt of their delivery to Barcelona five days ago, the … [+]