Now, his participation in the Vendee Globe marks a historic milestone as he becomes the first Chinese sailor to compete in a field traditionally dominated by European skippers. "Being the first ...
LES SABLES-D'OLONNNE, France, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Among the 12 non-French skippers starting the 10th edition of the Vendee Globe on Sunday, Xu Jingkun will be the first Chinese sailor to embark on ...
Paralympian Xu Jingkun, who lost his left arm at the age of 12, will become the first Chinese sailor to take part in the solo, non-stop around-the-world race, Vendee Globe, on Sunday. Xu competed ...
and mental health services for Chinese troops are still works in progress. Recognizing that life aboard naval vessels can be challenging for sailors, the US Navy began embedding psychologists ...
Of the 40 skippers who will start the three-month circumnavigation of the globe on Sunday, 13 are non-French, a number which includes Xu Jingkun, the first Chinese sailor ever to take part.
"During practical maneuvers, Russian and Chinese sailors improved their skills of moving in various formations and held communication drills. Next, Russian combat vessels practiced a naval ...