Leaving Cadiz on Tuesday February 14, Sodebo Ultim 3 was trying to break the crewed Discovery Route record and had a good pace to be on time.
In the early morning, the technical team was notified of a problem with the port foil. This major damage forced Thomas Coville and his five crew to put an end to their attempt. The sailors are doing well and their priority is to secure the trimaran. In conjunction with the Team Sodebo base in Lorient, they are currently diagnosing...
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Foiled: Sodebo Forced To Retire After Damage To Appendage
- Published: 02-16-2023, 11:09 AM
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Foiled: Sodebo Forced To Retire After Damage To Appendage
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Thundering Past The Canaries
- Published: 02-15-2023, 01:40 PM
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Thundering Past The Canaries
For more than 24 hours now, Thomas Coville and his 5 crewmen have been chasing the Route De La Decouverte record. A committed start to the course with in particular a complicated front passage this night and numerous maneuvers on board to get out of windless areas.
Nicolas Troussel, navigator aboard Sodebo Ultim 3 looks back on this first day of racing:
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Gabart And Team Come To Compromise With Ultim Class
- Published: 12-15-2022, 01:11 PM
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Gabart And Team Come To Compromise With Ultim Class
Francois Gabart finally ready to modify his trimaran
By Stefan L'Hermitte: https://www.lequipe.fr/Voile/Actuali...maran/1370274?
We may be getting closer to a way out of the dispute in the conflict between owners of the Ultim trimaran, the team surrounding Gabart accepting a modification to the cockpit which has been the subject of a dispute for more than a year.
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Gabart And Team Settle Dispute With Ultim Class
Francois Gabart finally ready to modify his trimaran
By Stefan L'Hermitte: https://www.lequipe.fr/Voile/Actuali...m...
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In The Starting Gates For Sails Of Change Jules Verne Record Attempt
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- Published: 11-11-2022, 10:17 AM
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Around the world record attempt : the Maxi-trimaran Sails of Change arrives in Brest and remains on stand-by
The Maxi-trimaran Sails of Change, on stand-by since October 24, 2022, for a new attempt on the round the world sailing race, the Jules Verne Trophy, arrived in Brest today. The delivery trip from La Trinite'-sur-Mer went smoothly in a moderate southerly wind. Now based near Ushant, the boat and crew are waiting for a favourable weather window that will allow... -
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Armel And The Loud Crack
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- Published: 11-10-2022, 09:55 AM
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Today at 12pm TU, as it was moving close to 20 knots, Armel heard a crack with no apparent shock. He noticed the drift breaking underneath the hull. Armel makes his way to the technical base of the Maxi Banque Populaire XI in Lorient, which he will join in about ten hours. All solutions will be studied there with the Team Banque Populaire for the continuation of this Rum Route.
Ronan Lucas, Director of Team Popular Bank:
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Taming A Beast: Armel's Deciphering Of Maxi Multi Banque du Populaire
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- Published: 10-20-2022, 09:06 AM
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THE MAXI BANQUE POPULAIRE XI, A GIANT DECIPHERED
He will be at the helm of a giant. Armel, who hasn't missed any outings at sea with Banque Populaire XI since her launch in April 2021, has racked up the miles to take ownership of the Maxi trimaran. He deciphers its main characteristics, seen from the inside.
THE FLIGHT
“One of the strengths of Banque Populaire XI is its ability to take off early and for a long time. The Maxi trimaran... -
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Deciphering A Powerful Giant
THE MAXI BANQUE POPULAIRE XI, A GIANT DECIPHERED
He will be at the helm of a giant. Armel, who hasn't missed any outings at sea with Banque...
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Gabart Is Ready To Rhum-ble
Route du Rhum. Francois Gabart: "I feel like I belong in offshore racing"
Published by Philippe Elies on 04 October 2022 at 12h00
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Sodebo Relaunches And Ready For Training!
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- Published: 09-08-2022, 10:40 AM
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Sodebo Relaunches And Ready For Training!
After a month of summer construction, Sodebo Ultim 3 is back on the water
A site that has been marked by a major modification: a new drift bearing plan allowing for better stability during flight, but also the solo trimaran setup :
The last straight line to the Route_du_Rhum is now launched for Thomas Coville who will resume sailing tomorrow
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Sodebo Relaunches And Ready To Begin Sailing
After a month of summer construction, Sodebo Ultim 3 is back on the water
A site that has been...
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Francois's European Tour
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- Published: 05-20-2022, 10:46 AM
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Francois's European Tour
Trimaran SVR-Lazartigue, with its skipper Francois Gabart on board left the port of Concarneau to reach the Mediterranean as part of a tour with the employees of the KRESK group!
The KRESK group,is the group that owns the brands sponsors of the trimaran SVR-LAZARTIGUE.
The opportunity through these stops in 5 countries to discover the "flying boat" but also to remind the group's commitment to the protection of the Ocean by highlighting all... -
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On Tour: SVR-LAZARTIGUE With Francois Gabart And Sponsors
Trimaran SVR-Lazartigue, with its skipper Francois Gabart on board left the port of Concarneau to reach the Mediterranean as part of a...
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Maserati Claims Line Honors At 67th Regata dei Tre Golfi
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- Published: 05-15-2022, 12:52 PM
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in NewsMaserati Claims Line Honors At 67th Regata dei Tre Golfi
The start of the 67th Tre Golfi Regatta was as picturesque as ever, thanks to the event's second ever sunset departure in place of the traditional midnight kick-off.
The Gulf of Naples, with Capri and Vesuvius illuminated by the warm light of the setting sun, provided a stunning backdrop.
A fleet of 130 boats that took to the starting line were clearly visible even from the streets of Santa Lucia, leaving passers-by amazed by the...Last edited by Photoboy; 05-15-2022, 03:24 PM. -
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