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Where is Alex Thomson now?
Alex Thomson ceases racing in the Vendée Globe After incurring damage to the starboard rudder of his boat, British sailor Alex Thomson has ceased racing in the Vendée Globe and is now sailing his boat towards Cape Town.
Is Alex Thomson Welsh?
With Mills’ backing, Thomson broke into the professional solo sailing circuit at a young age. Thomson’s Clipper Race win in 1999 made him the youngest skipper ever to win a round-the-world yacht race….Alex Thomson (sailor)
| Alex Thomson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 18 April 1974 Bangor, North Wales |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Yachtsman |
| Spouse(s) | Kate Thomson |
How old is Alex Thomson?
47 years (April 18, 1974)
Alex Thomson/Age
How tall is Alex Thomson?
Boat
| Name | HUGO BOSS |
|---|---|
| Beam | 5,40 m |
| Draught | 4,50 m |
| Weight | 7,6 tonnes |
| Mast height | 29 m |
Is Alex Thomson still in the race?
Alex Thomson has announced that he won’t be competing in the 2024 Vendee Globe. Instead, HUGO BOSS will be raced with a different skipper, yet to be announced. But, Alex Thomson hasn’t ruled out returning to the race in 2028.
Where is Hugo Boss imoca?
The new “HUGO BOSS” yacht, set to be raced by British sailor Alex Thomson, launched last night at an official christening ceremony on The River Thames in London….Les cookies Google Analytics.
| 2021 | The Ocean Race Europe |
|---|---|
| 2021 | Défi Azimut-Lorient Agglomération |
| 2021 | Transat Jacques Vabre |
| 2021 | Retour à La Base |
Does Alex Thomson own Hugo Boss?
The partnership between Alex Thomson and HUGO BOSS has been truly unforgettable, with even more to come. Explore the exciting world of sailing, and shop the exclusive new capsule collection worn by Alex and his team.
How many times has Alex Thompson done the Vendee Globe?
The British sailor has competed in the IMOCA circuit for 19 years, including five successive Vendée Globe races and two podium finishes, as well as numerous world records.
Is Alex Thomson still racing?
Where was Alex Thomson born?
Bangor, United Kingdom
Alex Thomson/Place of birth
How many times has Alex Thomson done the Vendee Globe?
Has Hugo Boss retired?
At approximately 1820 GMT on Sunday (15 November) HUGO BOSS crew Alex Thomson and Ross Daniel, reported a collision with an unidentified object in the water. Regrettably today at 1300 GMT Alex and Ross made the difficult decision to officially retire from the race. …