#conrad colman

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I know he emphasizes being a Kiwi more and if I was in his situation so would I, but CONRAD COLMAN YOU ARE A DUAL CITIZEN SO I REALLY HOPE YOU SENT IN AN ABSENTEE BALLOT!

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ETA - Eric Bellion, Conrad Colman, Arnaud Boissières, ils arrivent !

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Conrad Colman (dual citizen at birth, raised in NZ, moved to the US as an adult and was formally naturalized, then moved back, still a full citizen of both countries) is not in either the “American New Zealanders” or “New Zealand Americans” categories on Wikipedia, possibly because nobody can figure out which one actually describes him.

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Conrad Colman’s Crazy Vendée Globe

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‘A few sleepless days’: Kiwi sailor’s tales of loss and adventure alone at sea

No one can hear you scream from the middle of the ocean.  

From the middle of the ocean, no one can hear you scream.

Conrad Colman learned that lesson becalmed on the Atlantic, voice hoarse from venting, as he attempted the 2016 Vendée Globe – a non-stop solo around the world yacht race.

“I realised that I was not doing anything that was going to be productive, so I’ve managed to get a handle on my emotions since then,” the 41-year-old says.

It was a voyage 10 years in the making and – mentally and physically – put Colman through the wringer.

Born and raised in Auckland, Colman went to boarding school in the States at 15 and on to university in Colorado. While studying, he became a semi-pro mountain biker and started a company doing custom fabrication in titanium for bicycles.

Up in the altitude of the Rocky Mountains, he started to miss the sea.

That led to him tapping back into one of his old loves, becoming fascinated with ocean racing – a world that captivated him when the Whitbread Round the World Race arrived in Auckland in his youth.

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IMOCA star Conrad Colman announced he’s creating a New Zealand team for the next Ocean Race— and because the announcement was aboard Steinlager 2, we get a free virtual tour of the 1989-90 race winner in this video, too!

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Vendee Globe 2024 Update: Full Speed for Conrad Colman (2:49)

After rounding Cape Horn, Conrad Colman felt an immense sense of relief and joy as his boat regained speed. The challenging conditions he faced while navigating this notorious cape were intense, with fierce winds and massive swells. However, successfully passing Cape Horn marked a significant milestone in his journey, symbolizing his resilience and determination. Colman’s elation at the improved…

Vendee Globe 2024 Update: Full Speed for Conrad Colman (2:49)

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Conrad Colman flies his drone in mid-ocean