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    558 miles in 24 hours. The crew of Charal 2, currently on delivery to Lorient after taking part in the Route du Rhum, has just put in a solid performance with an average speed of 23.25 knots over 24 hours. An absolute record in IMOCA which will not however be homologated. Too bad, but still impressive...





    The Charal 2 crew. From left to right: Franck Cammas, Valentin Le Floc'h, Nicolas Andrieu and Kevin Bloch. | CHARAL SAILING TEAM n return delivery mode from the Route du Rhum, the crew of Charal 2 , Jeremie Beyou 's boat which is not on board, has probably just broken the unofficial 24-hour distance record for an IMOCA.
    https://voilesetvoiliers.ouest-franc...-73d5751915d8?








    Check out the four IMOCAs coming back from Guadeloupe for final preparations ahead of assembly period in Alicante, Spain on 2 January 2023.











    Tags: 24 hour record, charal2, imoca 60'
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