Please select your home edition
Edition
Vaikobi Custom Teamwear

Antarctica Cup Ocean Race starts Jan 26 2008

by Bob Williams on 15 Jan 2008
Fedor Konyukhov’s yacht ’Trading Network Alye Parusa’ Sail-World.com /AUS http://www.sail-world.com
Russian adventure sailor Fedor Konyukhov will set out on his solo record attempt around Antarctica on January 26 – Australia Day.

The 56 year old sailed his 86ft monohull *'Trading Network Alye Parusa'*into Albany, Western Australia, the starting point for the Antarctica Cup Race Track, last Saturday, after a shake-down voyage half way round the world from Falmouth UK. Fedor and his team will now spend the next 2 weeks preparing the yacht for the 14,000 mile record attempt.


After family, friends and onlookers had given him a grand welcome to Albany, Fedor said: 'This is my 5th visit to Australia, but my first time to the West Coast. I am very impressed with the beautiful coastline, the natural harbour of King George Sound – and particularly the warm welcome I have received here in Albany.'


Bob Williams, CEO of Antarctica Cup Management, who was one of first to welcome Fedor ashore, added 'It is fitting that Fedor will embark on his historic solo non-stop record attempt around the Antarctica Cup Racetrack on the same day that we Australians celebrate the birth of our Nation. Fedor is about to help us create our own piece of history. The Antarctica Cup Ocean Race around the Antarctica Cup Racetrack is the first international sporting event to be based out of Albany in Western Australia, the first inter-ocean yacht race based in Western Australia, the first in Australia, and the first in the Southern Hemisphere. The moment Fedor crosses the start line, seven years of event planning and promotion comes to realisation. It will be a great moment for us, for Fedor, and for sport in Australia.'

Konyukhov plans to cross the Antarctica Cup Ocean Race Start and Finish line off Wooding Point on the King George Sound coastline at 1030hrs on Saturday 26th January. This will provide a spectacular grandstand view for spectators as *'Trading Network Alye Parusa' *heads south towards the entry gate of the Antarctica Cup Racetrack some 600 miles south of Albany. From there Fedor will sail 14,000 nautical miles east-about around Antarctica, which he hopes to complete in late March.


For more on the Antarctica Cup Ocean Race www.antarcticacup.com http://www.iemail.uk.com/linksite.lasso?1=64966&2=asset_lnk/36_91/&3=http://www.antarcticacup.com

For more information about Fedor Konyukhov, visit: http://konyukhov.ru/eng/

Sydney International On-Water Boat Show 2025Excess CatamaransVetus-Maxwell 2021 v2 FOOTER

Related Articles

IM24CA AGM submissions and nominations
World Council will meet on November 22 in Milan, Italy and online The International Melges 24 Class Association - IM24CA World Council will meet on November 22 in Milan, Italy and online to discuss class business, elections, and future championship bids.
Posted today at 10:27 am
X-Yachts In-House Boat Show 2025 Preview
More boats on display than ever before this November at the yard in Haderslev, Denmark This November, the X-Yachts yard in Haderslev will host an elevated edition of our In-House Boat Show 2025. With more boats on display than ever before, guided yard tours, charter stands and a chance to meet our global dealer network.
Posted today at 8:00 am
Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race 2026 countdown
ueensland Cruising Yacht Club officially launches the event at a special event The countdown to the 78th Gladstone Ports Corporation Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race (B2G) is officially underway following a special launch event held at the Queensland Cruising Yacht Club (QCYC) in Shorncliffe on Saturday, 18 October 2025.
Posted today at 7:00 am
Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race overall
Presentation Ceremony held as breeze deprives last two boats As the official presentation ceremony of the Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race (S2A) started at 12pm (NZDT), two yachts remain at sea, breeze deprived but rewarded with magical experiences.
Posted today at 3:00 am
BCM start images of Tollgate Islands Race
Wild start on Sydney Harbour as the fleet blasted out the Heads in a blustery Southerly Wild start on Sydney Harbour as the fleet blasted out the Heads in a blustery Southerly
Posted on 17 Oct
Bulwarks and Bulldust – Show 4 Season 3
Matt Allen AM on Brisbane 2032, World Sailing, and of course, the 80th Sydney to Hobart Episode Four - In the Captain's Chair this week is Matt Allen AM
Posted on 17 Oct
IFCA Fin & Foil Slalom Europeans day 3
Sunshine and steady breeze - Foil racing back in action The IFCA European Championships Slalom Fin & Foilcontinue in the best possible way in Torbole, hosted by the Circolo Surf Torbole in collaboration with IFCA and under the authority of the Italian Sailing Federation (FIV).
Posted on 17 Oct
2025 Freestyle Pro Tour Naxos day 1
Tow-in funnel fiesta kicks off the action Straight from the banks of Lake Geneva to the sunny shores of Naxos, the Freestyle action doesn't stop!
Posted on 17 Oct
Rolex Middle Sea Race: Full Focus
118 yachts and 1000 crew gathered in Grand Harbour, Valletta For the 118 yachts and the 1000 crew gathered for the 46th Rolex Middle Sea Race, the waiting is almost over.
Posted on 17 Oct
2025 World Sailing Awards finalists revealed
Voting opens today, including Rolex World Sailor of the Year World Sailing is very proud to announce the finalists for this year's male and female Rolex World Sailor of the Year, male and female Kuehne+Nagel Young World Sailor of the Year, 11th Hour Racing Impact Award, and Team of the Year.
Posted on 17 Oct