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Pip Hare Interview: At base camp, ready for her next Vendée Globe campaign!

by Mark Jardine 22 Jan 12:36 GMT
Pip Hare aboard her IMOCA Medallia, training ahead of the Vendée Globe 2024 © James Tomlinson

Mark Jardine, Managing Editor of Sail-World.com and YachtsandYachting.com chatted with Pip Hare at boot Düsseldorf about her Vendée Globe, which came to an abrupt end when the mast came down on her IMOCA yacht Medallia on 15th December 2024.

In a wide ranging interview, we discussed the immediate aftermath, her campaign and what the future may hold.

Find out more about Pip at www.piphare.com

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