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The Business Side of Sailing
1 year after starting the 2024 Vendée Globe, the focus has been on developing the business side of sailing
Nov 243 min read


HEER WE GO, AGAIN
Oliver and team announce their ambitions to launch a second campaign, to compete in the Ocean Race 2027 and the Vendée Globe 2028
Jul 33 min read


Our First Vendée Globe - Completed
We've successfully completed our first Vendée Globe campaign, but this isn't the end. We're just getting started.
Jun 132 min read


What 99 Days At Sea Does To Your Body
99 days sailing solo with constant movements and stimulus and no-one to take over, changes the body. Charez's scientific study shows how Ollie coped and adapted to life at sea.
Jun 114 min read


A Record Breaking Vendée Globe
The 2024 Vendée Globe race smashed participation and performance records and set a new benchmark for the global reach of offshore racing
Mar 273 min read


debrief on The Vendée Globe
1 month after the finish of the Vendée Globe, Ollie shares his debrief
Mar 174 min read


Conquering the Everest of the Seas
Oliver Heer conquers the Everest of the Seas, completing his debut Vendee Globe in 29th place.
Feb 175 min read


How to follow the finish
How to Follow Ollie Heer’s Historic Vendée Globe Finish Swiss-German sailor Oliver Heer is on the final stretch of the Vendée Globe, the...
Feb 162 min read


INSPIRING YOUNG MINDS
Ollie and the Swiss Polar Class reach 8000 pupils
Feb 132 min read


The Power Of Now
Week 13 has challenged and rewarded Ollie in equal measure
Feb 103 min read


WEEK 12 - Enjoying The Moment
Week 12 was Ollie's signature smile return as he focussed on enjoying the moment.
Feb 33 min read


FRUSTRATIONs & FIXES
Week 11 of the Vendée Globe finishes on a high note for Ollie after a series of frustrations
Jan 273 min read


Reasons to be Super Happy
Ollie passed Cape Horn, the 3rd of the major capes, close enough for a conversation with the lighthouse keeper
Jan 204 min read


Icebergs & The Middle of Nowhere
Dodging icebergs whilst in the most remote place on the planet has made this a busy week
Jan 142 min read


Finding Momentum in the Ups and Downs
Ollie faces the toughest mental challenges of the race so far
Jan 74 min read


Maintenance Mode
The sixth week of the Vendee Globe has been about maintaining the boat, his position and himself
Dec 23, 20244 min read


Power & Beauty – Navigating Southern Ocean Storms
Ollie's northerly route choice pays off as powerful storms raattle through
Dec 16, 20243 min read


Week 4 - Finding the perfect balance
the 4th week of the Vendee Globe has been about finding balance; celebrating milestones and overcoming challenges, managing the
Dec 9, 20243 min read


Week 3 - SUSTAINABLE PROGRESS
Week 3 in the Vendee Globe. Ollie pushes from position 36 to 33 and achieved 2 milestones in his sustainability agenda.
Dec 2, 20243 min read


Week 2 - Making Gains
This week Ollie closed in on the IMOCA fleet, crossed the equator and took his penalty
Nov 26, 20244 min read

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