Vendée Globe 1992-1993

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Statements (34)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:football_club
gptkbp:category solo non-stop round-the-world sailing race
gptkbp:challenges technical failures
stormy seas
gptkbp:cultural_impact influenced sailing culture
gptkbp:distance around 27,000 kilometers
gptkbp:duration 93 days
gptkbp:end_date 1993-04-12
February 1993
gptkbp:environmental_impact awareness raised
gptkbp:finish gptkb:television_series
gptkbp:followed_by Vendée Globe 1996-1997
gptkbp:historical_significance part of sailing history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Vendée Globe 1992-1993
gptkbp:impact increased popularity of solo sailing
gptkbp:is_a_route_for Around the world
from Les Sables-d' Olonne to Les Sables-d' Olonne
gptkbp:launch_date 1992-11-22
November 1992
gptkbp:legacy inspired future sailors
gptkbp:location gptkb:Atlantic_Ocean
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive
gptkbp:notable_event first edition of the race to be televised live
gptkbp:participants gptkb:13
gptkbp:safety_features improved safety protocols
gptkbp:significance Second edition of the race
established the race as a major event in sailing
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:Vendée_Department
commercial sponsors
gptkbp:weather_conditions varied
varied from calm to stormy
gptkbp:winner gptkb:Alain_Gautier
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Alain_Gautier
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5