Tag: boat
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Preparing for the Vendee Globe: Insights into the 3-Month Solo Sailing Challenge
The Vendee Globe is one of the most grueling sailing races in the world, taking sailors on a three-month journey around the globe without any assistance. Participants must prepare extensively, both mentally and physically, to endure the solitary conditions, unpredictable weather, and the technical challenges of navigating some of the planet’s most treacherous waters. The…
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Twelve Dead, Including Six Children and Pregnant Woman, as Boat Capsizes in English Channel
A tragic incident in the English Channel has resulted in the death of 12 individuals, including six children and a pregnant woman, after their boat capsized off the French Coast. This marks the largest single loss of life in the channel this year. In total, 51 people were rescued, some in critical condition, from the…
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BBC Documentary Uncovers Allegations of Greek Coast Guard Causing Migrant Deaths
A BBC documentary has revealed alarming allegations against the Greek Coast Guard, accusing them of causing the deaths of dozens of migrants in the Mediterranean by actions such as deliberately throwing people overboard. The investigation covers incidents over the past three years, including claims of migrants being forced out of Greek territorial waters or removed…
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Over 60 Migrants Perish from Hunger and Dehydration in Mediterranean Boat Tragedy
At least 60 migrants have perished from hunger and dehydration while attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea from Libya. An inflatable boat carrying them was left adrift when the engine failed three days into the journey. A French charity spotted the vessel, rescuing 25 survivors, including a baby and her mother, who later died. The…