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Pip Hare secures ‘dream’ IMOCA

British Vendée Globe sailor Pip Hare has renewed her partnership with title sponsor Medallia, and bought a foiling IMOCA for her 2024 Vendée Globe campaign.

The announcement continues the incredible rise of the solo sailor – and regular contributor – who began her 2020 Vendée Globe campaign with no title backer and a tiny budget. Hare secured American software company Medallia as a sponsor just months ahead of the start of the 2020

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