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18 December 2016 / 14:33
The Canaries in two days

At the end of their second day of racing, Francis Joyon and his crew on the IDEC SPORT maxi-trimaran will be passing to the north of La Palma, the westernmost island in the Canaries. In 48 hours they will have sailed a little over 1200 miles, averaging more than 29 knots.   To keep us […]

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17 December 2016 / 12:36
The right tempo

The IDEC SPORT maxi-trimaran got straight into the pace in her attempt at the Jules Verne Trophy record.   Francis Joyon and his crew of five, Sébastien Audigane, Alex Pella, Clément Surtel, Gwénolé Gahinet and Bernard Stamm had from the outset to make the most of the weather. The strong NNE’ly wind forced them to […]

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29 January 2017 / 23:10
17 December 2016 / 10:53
Hot shot Audigane

On board the maxi-trimaran Idec Sport, Sébastien Audigane from Brest, 48 years old, has replaced Boris Herrmann from Germany at short notice. A new challenge for this exceptional helmsman who has sailed with the greats. Flashback (read full article on www.letelegramme.fr)   Isabelle Trancoen

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31 January 2017 / 11:49
16 December 2016 / 10:23
Idec Sport has begun her attempt ton win the Jules Verne trophy

At 08:19:00 UTC* in the first glimmer of light this Friday, IDEC SPORT crossed the start line off Ushant at more than twenty knots in her dash to grab the outright round the world record. The six men on board have to be back by 22:00:53 UTC on Monday 30th January to improve on the […]

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19 February 2017 / 20:04
15 December 2016 / 22:00
(FR) Demain au petit jour, Idec Sport repart pour un tour

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29 January 2017 / 23:11
14 December 2016 / 17:52
A possible start tomorrow for Francis Joyon

The IDEC SPORT maxi-trimaran has just gone to code green, meaning that their departure is imminent. They are about to make another attempt at the outright crewed round the world record, the Jules Verne Trophy.   Francis Joyon and his crew comprising Clément Surtel, Alex Pella, Bernard Stamm, Gwénolé Gahinet and Sébastien Audigane are back […]

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14 December 2016 / 17:52
13 December 2016 / 10:25
Idec Sport on amber code

The IDEC SPORT maxi-trimaran has gone to code amber, meaning that they may be starting on Wednesday evening in their latest attempt at the Jules Verne Trophy, the outright crewed round the world record.   Francis Joyon, his crew and onshore router, Marcel van Triest are carefully watching the European and American weather forecasts, as […]

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29 January 2017 / 23:13
9 December 2016 / 12:01
Francis Joyon taking Sébastien Audigane abroad

Back in Brest and already on stand-by for another attempt, as soon as some favourable weather arrives, Francis Joyon has made a slight change to his crew. The German sailor, Boris Herrmann is now focusing on his 2020 Vendée Globe campaign ansd is being replaced by Sébastien Audigane. A good all rounder, recognised for his […]

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29 January 2017 / 23:14
8 December 2016 / 18:16
Thomas Coville reaches Cape Horn in record time

On Thursday 8 December 2016 at 02 hours 20 minutes (French time), Thomas Coville, skipper of the trimaran Sodebo Ultim’, reached Cape Horn 4 days and 59 minutes ahead of the time set by Francis Joyon, holder of the solo round-the-world record since 2007.   Record solo Pacific crossing This is the first time that […]

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29 January 2017 / 23:15
3 December 2016 / 19:16
Idec Sport waiting to leave again

Turning back after only one week into the race has in no way dented the morale or determination of Francis Joyon and his five fellow crewmembers. The Idec Sport team arrived back in Brest on Saturday afternoon, and is now waiting for favorable weather conditions so that it can set off in pursuit of the […]

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6 December 2016 / 11:24
30 November 2016 / 13:52
Joyon : “We’re getting ready to set off again”

Over the past 48 hours, the crew of IDEC SPORT has been heading home. In the early stage of their attempt at the Jules Verne Trophy, Francis Joyon and his crew of five took the decision to abandon their attempt as they reached the Equator after suffering a slowdown in the Doldrums. Francis, Bernard Stamm, […]

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29 January 2017 / 23:16
27 November 2016 / 17:23
Idec Sport turns back and heads for Brest

In full agreement with his crew and Marcel van Triest, his router, Francis Joyon decided this morning to stop his attempt at the Jules Verne Trophy round the world record. He has turned back and is heading for Brest to wait for a more favourable weather opportunity.   The Doldrums were particularly active and moving […]

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29 January 2017 / 23:28
25 November 2016 / 18:17
Beware of the doldrums !

After cutting their way through the Atlantic Ocean thanks to very favorable weather conditions before reaching the Cape Verde Islands, Francis Joyon and his team experienced a slowdown on Friday. But the crew remains confident as they continue their way to the Equator.   Twenty-four hours ago, the maxi-trimaran Idec Sport was a little ahead […]

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6 December 2016 / 11:24
24 November 2016 / 18:16
Idec Sport forges ahead

On Thursday, Francis Joyon and his five teammates went past the enchanting Cape Verde Islands after 3 days and 15 hours of sailing. A fine performance given the conditions in which the IDEC crew started out their Jules Verne Trophy attempt on Sunday.   They sailed through the center of a low, with winds ranging […]

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6 December 2016 / 11:25
23 November 2016 / 19:52
The strategy pays off

After a somewhat chaotic start in variable weather conditions, Francis Joyon and his five crewmembers picked up their pace and are shooting ahead to the southwest of the Canaries.   Before the team’s departure last Sunday, Marcel Van Triest and Francis Joyon formulated a plan, which was meant to start bearing fruit from the Equator […]

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29 January 2017 / 23:27
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