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Transat Paprec 2025 review
Sail-World
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May 13, 2025
by Transat Paprec 13 May 10:43 PDT A breathtaking finish, unbearable suspense, a favorite who lived up to expectations (Skipper Macif), a Saint Barth native who shone to the end, young talents gaining experience... This Transat Paprec — a race...
Transat Paprec Day 18
Sail-World
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May 7, 2025
by Transat Paprec 7 May 13:56 PDT 7 May 2025 By Friday, the outcome of the Transat Paprec will be known. But who will have the final say? Who will seize the advantage, who will get stuck, who will claim an honorable finish, and who will be left...
Transat Paprec // 48 Hours to Glory
Live Sail Die
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May 7, 2025
By Friday, the outcome of the Transat Paprec will be known. But who will have the final say? Who will seize the advantage, who will get stuck, who will claim an honorable finish, and who will be left disappointed? We’ll have to be patient a little...
Yacht’s tender crashes into rocks in Saint-Barth
The Daily Herald
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The tender on the rocks at Anse des Cayes, Saint-Barthélemy. (Photo courtesy “Le Journal de Saint-Barth”) GUSTAVIA--The tender of a yacht moored in the port of Gustavia, Saint-Barthélemy, crashed into rocks on the point of Anse des Cayes on the...
Transat Paprec Day 13
Sail-World
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May 2, 2025
by Transat Paprec 2 May 09:56 PDT 2 May 2025 Competitors in the Transat Paprec - a race organized by OC Sport Pen Duick - and those familiar with the charts have become accustomed to it: Cap St Barth has been at the forefront since the start....
Transat Paprec // Cap Saint Barth has lit the fire!
Live Sail Die
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May 2, 2025
Competitors in the Transat Paprec – a race organized by OC Sport Pen Duick – and those familiar with the charts have become accustomed to it: Cap St Barth has been at the forefront since the start. Better still, the boat skippered by Cindy Brin –...
Meet the conclave: Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline
The Pillar
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May 6, 2025
In 1962, when Jean-Marc Aveline was almost four years old, his family hurriedly packed up their belongings and left Algeria, where they had lived for four generations. Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline. Screenshot from @diocesedemarseille13 YouTube...
10 Of The Shortest Airport Runways In The World
SlashGear
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April 27, 2025
When it comes to airports, runway length isn't just a technical detail, but rather a non-negotiable part of flight safety. Airports that have longer runways give aircraft the space they need to build up speed for takeoff or slow down after...
10 best luxury Caribbean resorts for the ultimate family vacation
USA Today
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As a mom who's traveled frequently since my now-teenage daughter was a baby, I know there are lots of extra touches to look for at resorts so that everyone in the family feels like they’re truly on vacation. Sometimes, all you can afford for...
Earth roasts through its second consecutive hottest year on record
Yale Climate Connections - Connecticut
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January 10, 2025
In 2024, the planet broke the record set in 2023 for the hottest year on record, NOAA, NASA, the European Copernicus Climate Change Service, Berkeley Earth, and the UKMET Office reported on January 10. There were 14 straight months of...
Transat Paprec // The Westward Conquest
Live Sail Die
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April 28, 2025
As the second week of competition begins on the Transat Paprec, a new race has started. After passing the La Palma waypoint during the night from Saturday to Sunday, the duos are now making rapid progress towards the Caribbean. Though the intense...
Transat Paprec Day 9
Sail-World
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April 28, 2025
by Transat Paprec 28 Apr 07:31 PDT 26 April 2025 As the second week of competition begins on the Transat Paprec, a new race has started. After passing the La Palma waypoint during the night from Saturday to Sunday, the duos are now making rapid...
5 Important Facts About Air Caraibes
Simple Flying
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April 22, 2025
For the most part, major global airlines slot cleanly into one of two categories. They are either international legacy carriers, airlines which primarily service business travelers, or low-cost airlines, carriers which primarily aim to serve...
Transat Paprec Day 2
Sail-World
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April 21, 2025
by Transat Paprec 21 Apr 10:46 PDT 21 April 2025 They created quite the surprise by positioning themselves among the front runners during yesterday's coastal course, holding pace throughout the evening and into Monday. And yet, Cindy Brin and...
Transat Paprec // Cap St Barth, the thrill of chasing a dream!
Live Sail Die
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April 21, 2025
They created quite the surprise by positioning themselves among the front runners during yesterday’s coastal course, holding pace throughout the evening and into Monday. And yet, Cindy Brin and Thomas André had never taken part in the Transat...
Caribbean Islands That Redefine Luxury Escapes
South Africa Today
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July 1, 2025
At Haute Retreats, we believe true luxury isn’t just about where you stay—it’s about how you experience a destination. The Caribbean, with its captivating blend of nature, culture, and refinement, offers travelers the opportunity to immerse...
Transat Paprec // A High-Tension Weekend
Live Sail Die
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April 26, 2025
At sea for six days, the competitors have already completed a quarter of the Transat Paprec course. After crossing the Bay of Biscay, rounding Cape Finisterre, and sailing down the Portuguese coast, the fleet has now stretched out toward the...
Transat Paprec Day 6
Sail-World
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April 25, 2025
by Transat Paprec 25 Apr 12:27 PDT 25 April 2025 At sea for six days, the competitors have already completed a quarter of the Transat Paprec course. After crossing the Bay of Biscay, rounding Cape Finisterre, and sailing down the Portuguese coast,...
November 2024: Earth’s 2nd-warmest November on record
Yale Climate Connections - Connecticut
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December 12, 2024
November 2024 was Earth’s second-warmest November on record behind November 2023, according to an analysis of global data going back to 1850, NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information reported Dec 12. NASA and the European Copernicus...
Transat Paprec 17th edition officially open
Sail-World
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April 15, 2025
by Transat Paprec 15 Apr 13:51 PDT 20 April 2025 The village of the Transat Paprec was inaugurated this Tuesday afternoon, the 15th of April. All of the skippers were present alongside the representatives of the main partners of this edition...