13 November 2023 - 11h54
Happy Monday mood in the Trade Winds
The Monday morning mood is generally upbeat and good among the duos racing on the Transat Jacques Vabre Normandie Le Havre. After Martinique welcomed the first two ULTIM pairs last night there is always a mental lift for the fleet as – even if it is along way off – there is an now an end in sight.
A long time in the making....Armel Le Cl?ac’h...
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The 1st Two Ultim's Arrive In Martinique
- Published: 11-13-2023, 12:26 AM
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The 1st Two Ultim's Arrive In Martinique
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Banque Populaire And SVR Lazartigue Arrive In Martinique
13 November 2023 - 11h54
Happy Monday mood in the Trade Winds
The Monday morning mood is generally upbeat and...
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An Early Exit For Ultim Team Members
- Published: 10-31-2023, 11:56 AM
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An Early Exit For Ultim Team Members
So you want to be part of the Ultim media team, or start assist crew and be aboard at the start?
That's all fine and well, but rules don't allow for extra, potential helping hands, so, once you have completed the task, it's time for a quick departure!
Sorry, but the support RIB's cannot keep up with these maxi trimarans, but if you are nice, they might swing by and give you a lift back to shore!
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24H Ultim Provides Showcase For Latest Foiling Maxi Innovations
- Published: 09-29-2023, 12:04 AM
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24H Ultim Provides Showcase For Latest Foiling Maxi Innovations
44 is the number of cumulative runs carried out, this Friday off the coast of Lorient, by the four maxi-multihulls on the ranks of the 2nd edition of the 24H Ultim. Despite the conditions not prone to fantastic flights, this exceptional fleet has nevertheless demonstrated its performance potential, displaying speeds nearly three times higher than those of the wind, which has oscillated between 13 and 5 knots today. These trimarans, which accelerate and take off at the...Last edited by Photoboy; 09-29-2023, 12:07 PM. -
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.
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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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The 30 Plus Knot Charge Towards The Canaries
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- Published: 07-02-2022, 07:07 PM
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in NewsThe 30 Plus Knot Charge Towards The Canaries
For more than 24 hours, the 25 team members of the Finist?re Atlantique Challenge ACTION ENFANCE have been driving their machines at high speed. Evidenced by the average speeds of the Ultims over the last few hours of racing: nearly 34 knots! After a first passage abreast last night requiring numerous maneuvers and changes of sails, the giants of the seas are heading downwind towards Porto.
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The Ups And Downs Of Foiling A Maxi Multi
TRANSAT JACQUES VABRE: ARMEL AND KEVIN STILL IN THE GAME
Departing last Sunday under the Norman sun, Armel Le Cléac'h and Kevin...
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An Impromptu Scrimmage For The Ultims
Challenge of the Ultim. The Banque Populaire XI of Armel Le Cléac'h wins in Lorient ahead of Sodebo Ultim
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Maxi Multi Banque Populaire Exits The Shed
Maxi Popular Bank XI
This morning Armel, Kevin and the Team returned Maxi Popular Bank XI back to the water at Lorient La Base....
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Mano y Mano Round The World Ultim Style
Solo Ultim World Tour Confirmed for 2023
The first ever single-handed race around the world in the giant Ultim multihulls...
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Plus 40 For The Banque
The Maxi Trimaran Banque Populaire XI team had their 1st sail over the past few days, testing and adjusting
and reacquainting the...
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Launch Time In The Lorient For Banque Populaire
MAXI BANQUE POPULAIRE XI
Since the launch of its construction in 2019, the entire Banque Populaire Team and all the players involved...
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Launch On The Horizon For Banque Populaire XI
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Since April 2019, a total of nearly 200 people have been actively involved in the creation of Banque...