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Embrace The Challenge Arrives in Newport
Embrace The Challenge has arrived in Newport, Rhode Island, marking another significant milestone for Oliver Heer Ocean Racing and the team’s new IMOCA campaign. For the first time, the full Ocean Race Atlantic race crew of Ollie Heer, Liz Wardley, Marie Riou and Lincoln Dews have completed a sustained offshore passage together onboard Embrace The Challenge. The team has arrived in the US with something increasingly valuable: confidence. Since taking ownership of the boat ear
6 days ago3 min read
Building Performance One Mile at a Time
Progress isn't built in one breakthrough moment. It's the result of hundreds of small improvements made every day, every mile and every training session. This is the work that rarely makes the headlines, but it's the work that wins races.
Aug 62 min read
A British Christening for Embrace The Challenge
Dee Caffari christened Embrace The Challenge in Gosport with the words "She's in good hands with Ollie"
Jun 182 min read
Our IMOCA Embrace The Challenge launches!
We have officially launched our new IMOCA, Embrace The Challenge, unveiling our bold new identity inspired by the weather systems that define life at sea. More than just the name on the hull, Embrace The Challenge captures the mindset behind our racing philosophy: that performance begins long before the start line — with attitude, resilience, and the willingness to lean into uncertainty. The concept was shaped by the demanding journey that took Ollie and the team to the 2024
May 72 min read
The Importance of Small Details
The demands of offshore racing can't be understood by looking at drawings alone.
Apr 213 min read
Choosing Our Vendée Globe IMOCA
In the IMOCA class no two boats are the same, so how did we choose which one to buy?
Mar 245 min read
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 24, 20253 min read
A Very Different Birthday
This year Ollie will celebrate his birthday at the prizegiving of the Vendee Globe, a start contrast to last year when he was alone, cold and becalmed in the middle of the Atlantic after a shocking knock-down
May 8, 20253 min read
debrief on The Vendée Globe
1 month after the finish of the Vendée Globe, Ollie shares his debrief
Mar 17, 20254 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 17, 20255 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 16, 20252 min read
WEEK 12 - Enjoying The Moment
Week 12 was Ollie's signature smile return as he focussed on enjoying the moment.
Feb 3, 20253 min read
FRUSTRATIONs & FIXES
Week 11 of the Vendée Globe finishes on a high note for Ollie after a series of frustrations
Jan 27, 20253 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 20, 20254 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 14, 20252 min read
Finding Momentum in the Ups and Downs
Ollie faces the toughest mental challenges of the race so far
Jan 7, 20254 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
There are many exciting developments taking place across Oliver Heer Ocean Racing. To keep up-to-date with our latest news, please keep dropping in to this section.
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