Rich Wilson is an American male sailor born on 20 April 1950 in Boston. He is an offshore sailor having extensively competed in the Figaro class.
Achievements Reference 1980: Newport-Bermuda, Holger Danske, Overall Winner. 1988: C-STAR, Curtana – Class V Multihulls – 1st. 1990: San Francisco-Boston, Great American capsizes off Cape Horn. 1993: World Record: San Francisco-Boston, Great American II vs. Clipper Northern Light, 69 days. 2001 World Record: New York-Melbourne, Great American II vs. Clipper Mandarin, with Bill Biewenga, 68 days. 2003: World Record: Hong Kong-New York, Great American II vs. Clipper Sea Witch, with Rich du Moulin, 72 days. 2004: The Transat: Plymouth-Boston, Great American II; Class 2 Multihulls, 2nd place, 15 days, solo. 2008–2009: Vendée Globe: Great American III; finished 9th of 30 starters, 121 days. 2016–2017: Vendée Globe: Great American IV; finished 13th of 24 starters, 107 days.
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External links Campaign Website