Jules Verne Trophy - Sodebo Ultim 3 is on the starting blocks

published inn°173sept. / oct.

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On October 15th, Sodebo Ultim 3 will enter the stand-by phase for tackling the Jules Verne Trophy. In an attempt to beat the record held since January 26th 2017 by Idec Sport in a time of 40 days 23 hours 30 minutes and 30 seconds, Thomas Coville has surrounded himself with seven sailors, selected for their experience of foiling boats, their physical abilities and their ability to blend into a collective: François Duguet Thomas Rouxel, Sam Goodchild, Corentin Horeau, François Morvan, Matthieu Vandame and Martin Keruzoré. A crack team that have been multiplying their training sessions since mid-May in order to be ready to take up this ultimate challenge - to circumnavigate, under sail, via the Great Capes, in under 40 days...