Hungarian sailor Szabolcs Weöres is determined to sail in the Vendée Globe 2024, following the footsteps of Nándor Fa, the first hungarian skipper to complete the race. Szabi has experience in dinghies, keel boats, match racing, and ice sailing. He worked as a rigger for Team Shosholoza in the 32nd America's Cup and has continued his career in the sailing industry. Szabi's sporting achievements include six Ironman races, sub-3-hour marathons, and successful participation in the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. Szabi's philosophy is taking things step by step, managing expectations, and building his solo experience.
Ranking
34th
Status
Distances covered
in nautical miles (1 mile ≈ 1.852 km)
- 98 Guyader Bermudes 1000 Race 2022
- 29 Vendée Arctique - Les Sables d'Olonne 2022
- 505 Défi Azimut 2022
- 3550 Route du Rhum 2022
- 348 Rolex Fastnet Race 2023
- 294 Défi Azimut 2023
- 1880 Transat Jacques Vabre 2023
- 3500 Retour à la Base 2023
- Guyader Bermudes 1000 Race 2022 98
- Vendée Arctique - Les Sables d'Olonne 2022 29
- Défi Azimut 2022 505
- Route du Rhum 2022 3550
- Rolex Fastnet Race 2023 348
- Défi Azimut 2023 294
- Transat Jacques Vabre 2023 1880
- Retour à la Base 2023 3500
Profile
Achievements
New Europe
- Former names : AVIVA, STARK
- Architect : Owen Clarke Design
- Construction : 2007, Hakes Marine, Wellington (Nz)
- Launch date : 14 Décembre 2007
- Lenght : 18,28 m
- Beam : 5,57 m
- Draught : 4,5 m
- Weight : 8,5 t
- Mast height : 29 m
- Upwind sail area : 270 m2
- Downwind sail area : 580 m2
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