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'Racing Around the World Alone' premiering on CBC Documentary Jan 31st

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5:03 PM Mon 24 Jan 2011 GMT

Racing Around the World Alone is the story of the 2008/2009 Vend?e Globe race. 30 skippers embark on a quest to be the fastest to sail 27000 miles around the world, non stop, without assistance and alone on 60 foot sailboats. This is one of the most extreme challenges a human being can face. The sailors are alone at sea for months and physical and emotional strength are essential. Growlers (Icebergs), sea mammals, and massive waves are a constant danger. On any day the forces of nature can bring an end to the best sailor?s well made plans. They harness ...

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by Sail-World Canada