Roxy

Vendee Globe: Sam Davies goes from drama to dancing on board Roxy 10 hours ago

Following the tragic dismasting of Vincent Riou’s boat, PRB, last night, Sam Davies, onboard Roxy, lies in unofficial 4th position in the Vendé...

Vendee Globe: Sam Davies describes the music Roxy makes Jan 5, 2009 10:20 AM

"Today is a quiet day on board Roxy. We are flirting with another ridge of High pressure that is at the next ice gate. When I say a quiet day, I do me...

Vendee Globe: Sam Davies describes her Roxy home Jan 3, 2009 8:31 PM

"Finally, Roxy and I have found the wind, and we're off again, but now I can feel that Marco on Safran is snapping at our heels as he had a nice r...

ROXY "Happy New Year" Jan 2, 2009 3:31 AM

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ROXY "Happy New Year" Jan 2, 2009 3:31 AM

Vendee Globe: Day 52 onboard Roxy - A Tale of Two Brains Dec 31, 2008 8:55 PM

Sam Davies reports on Day 52 onboard Roxy in the Vendee Globe

Vendee Globe: Sam Davies and Roxy holding onto eighth place Dec 29, 2008 9:05 AM

Michel Desjoyeaux (Foncia) leads at 88.1 miles ahead of Roland Jourdain, while Sam Davies, GBR (Roxy) is in eighth place

Vendee Globe: British girls Sam Davies (Roxy) and Dee Caffari (Aviva) showing their mettle Dec 25, 2008 10:24 AM

Vincent Riou (PRB), the 2004 Vendée Globe title holder, is quickest over last 24 hours, passes Armel Le Cléac’h for fifth place and is now ...

Vendee Globe: Sam Davies explains Christmas day on Roxy Dec 24, 2008 9:31 PM

“Hello there everyone! Well, whilst you are all comfy in front of the fire (or bbq for those down under) eating chocolates, singing carols, drin...

Day 45 onboard Roxy in the Vendee Globe - Sam Davies' daily log Dec 24, 2008 8:45 PM

Sam Davies' daily log - whilst you are all comfy, eating chocolates, singing carols, drinking mulled wine

Vendee Globe: Roxy sails herself as Sam Davies catches up on sleep Dec 21, 2008 10:16 AM

"At around 11 UT yesterday I had the phone call that I had been hoping for, from the guys on the HMS Arunta, to confirm that Yann was safely on board....

Vendee Globe: Sam Davies takes Roxy into eighth place despite diverting to Yann Elies Dec 21, 2008 10:02 AM

After the dramas of the previous few days, it’s been back to business as usual for many of the 18 remaining skippers in the Vendée Globe fleet....

Vendee Globe: Sam Davies sends Santa a letter from Roxy Dec 17, 2008 1:00 PM

“Dear Santa, I have been good this year, and I hope you have time to come and visit Roxy this Christmas in the Southern Ocean. Here is my Christ...

Roxy flat out… Dec 15, 2008 10:10 AM

Wee Sam Davies is currently pounding her way through the Southern Ocean in her 60 foot racer “Roxy”… She is currently sitting in a ...

New Picture Published Dec 15, 2008 10:10 AM

Roxy flat out…

Vendee Globe: Roxy gives Sam Davies a few technical challenges Dec 12, 2008 4:30 PM

“Hello everyone from a rough and windy Southern Ocean! The last 24 hours have been really busy. I eventually managed to get a good trim for my...

Vendee Globe : Sam Davies and Roxy - Day 28 Dec 8, 2008 12:55 AM

I have now broken my own record of time alone at sea

Sam Davies Has Brand Message in Mind Dec 6, 2008 3:32 PM

Sometimes there is a natural fit between a brand and the sport of sailing. While the production manufacturers seem to fail to see the connection betwe...

Vendee Globe: Hello from a frustrated Sam Davies on board Roxy Dec 3, 2008 4:47 PM

My night of rest was somewhat disrupted - by a windless raincloud! Here I am in the "Roaring Forties" of the Southern Ocean and I am going slower than...

Vendee Globe: Sam Davies enjoys some Rock and Roll sailing on Roxy Dec 2, 2008 3:53 PM

“Hello, It is grey and rainy here. A bit colder too. It seems that as the temperature drops, the size of squid increases as well as the intensit...

Vendee Globe: No squid meal for Sam Davies on Roxy Dec 1, 2008 4:03 PM

Yesterday I saw some interesting wildlife. In the morning, Roxy was covered in little squids. So I guessed that we had been under attack during the ni...

Vendee Globe: Sam Davies onboard Roxy walks on the ocean Nov 30, 2008 3:35 PM

“Hello everyone from a bit too near the middle of the St Helena high pressure! I have had a busy morning, as I have quite a few jobs on the job-...

Vendee Globe: Is 27 the magic number, for Roxy? asks Sam Davies Nov 29, 2008 3:37 PM

“Hello! Yesterday I managed to get some rest and recharge my batteries. The upwind conditions continued, but were pretty stable and allowed me t...

Vendee Globe: Sam Davies has a TV Dinner and shower on board Roxy Nov 25, 2008 12:15 PM

“Out here on the ‘South Express road’ we are still careering along on a fast upwind angle. Life continues at an angle of 20 degrees....

Vendee Globe: Sam Davies describes a busy morning onboard Roxy Nov 19, 2008 5:42 PM

Having gybed onto starboard to get a bit further West, I took the opportunity to climb up my mast to check everything was OK. It is easier for me on s...

Vendee Globe: Sam Davies chills out with her iPod in Roxy cockpit Nov 18, 2008 4:43 PM

Last night I went past the island of Santo Antao, the most western island of the Cape Verde’s. I was careful to leave 60 miles between the islan...

Vendee Globe: Sam Davies' daily log Day 8 onboard Roxy Nov 17, 2008 8:46 PM

Lots of manoeuvres and almost the end of fresh food “Hello! Today has been a busy day onboard Roxy. In the early hours, the wind came aft enough...

Vendee Globe: Sam Davies,onboard Roxy, asks 'Where is everybody?' Nov 16, 2008 7:00 PM

I have noticed lately the lack of company out here. I'm talking about on the water. Since crossing paths with Dee several days ago, I have seen NO...

Vendee Globe: Sam Davies has oil free day of sail changes on Roxy Nov 14, 2008 8:21 PM

“Hello everyone! Finally, yesterday, I cleaned up the oil! Hooray! It took me 5 hours, three special oil absorber sheets, half a bottle of was...

Vendee Globe: Life on Roxy like a moving ice rink Nov 10, 2008 3:07 PM

Hello! Finally we are out racing the Vendee Globe. The first night has been full-on, with too many sail changes and tacks! I tried to take advantag...

Vendee Globe: Roxy skipper Sam Davies sets sail in her 1st non stop round the world race Nov 9, 2008 4:59 PM

Roxy Sailing, the sailing team sponsored by Roxy, crossed the start line of the infamous Vendee Globe at 12:02 GMT today, commencing her circumnavigat...

Let the Race (for coverage) Begin Nov 9, 2008 11:55 AM

With the start of the Vendee Globe today, the media releases have kicked up a gear, with PR agencies trying to get the most for their teams in the in...

New Picture Published Nov 9, 2008 11:55 AM

Let the Race (for coverage) Begin

Vendee Globe: British competitors sing Roxy skipper Sam Davies praises ahead of the start Nov 8, 2008 9:20 AM

The 2008 Vendée Globe kicks off this Sunday at 1300, with a record number of British sailors on the start line. Seven Brits, including the only two f...

Dépèche : 500 kg de matériel sans compter les voiles sur Roxy Nov 7, 2008 4:44 PM

Quelques chiffres intéressants de la masse de matériel embarqué par Sam Davies : La voilerie : Poste le plus lourd à bord....

Roxy Redefine Ocean Racing for a New Audience Nov 7, 2008 11:38 AM

The Vendee Globe has always been a male dominated sport. Despite pioneering entries from Isabelle Autissier and Ellen MacArthur, only 7% of entrants h...

Vendee Globe: A light hearted look with Sam Davies at what you can find inside Roxy Nov 5, 2008 1:35 PM

"On my chart table, there is a hand-warmer. I've got a few with me, as I don't want to feel cold. There is also a watertight case for my ca...

Ten days to go for Sam Davies aboard Roxy Oct 30, 2008 2:29 PM

British female sailor Sam Davies is ready to take on the 2008 Vendee Globe following a summer refit for her IMOCA Open 60 racing yacht Roxy.

Vidéo / Premier tour du monde pour Samantha Davies à bord de Roxy Oct 19, 2008 1:52 PM