22.11.2015
JULES VERNE TROPHY : FRANCIS JOYON IS UNDERWAY
And they’re off! Theve on the big red trimaran cross 02 heures, 02 minutes, 22 secondes TU on Sunday 22nd November 2015. It is here they will have to return in less than 45 days in order to see their name written on the prestigious Jules Verne Trophy.
It was at lunchtime today (Saturday) that the suspense concerning the weather opportunity came to an end in the harbour in Brest, when Francis Joyon and his crew of five gave the green light, meaning that the start was imminent. A few hours later, they cast off aboard the big, red trimaran to make their way out of the Brest inlet : “We are gambling on the weather situation in the South Atlantic becoming favourable. When an opportunity arises, you have to grab it,” said a smiling Francis Joyon. And then, they were off on their way to Ushant.
Back before 6th January 2016
Out there, in the signal station at the Le Créac’h: Claude Breton, the official time-keeper fo 02 heures, 02 minutes, 22 secondes TU, he clicked on his watch, when IDEC SPORT crossed the famous line between the Le Créac’h Lighthouse and the Lizard Point in Cornwall.
There was no time for relaxing, as the six men on IDECtheoretical route, but much more out on the water. This means they have to average 20 knots on the Great Circle Route.
So, now we know what the deadline is for IDEC SPORT. They have to return 15 heures 44 minutes 15 secondes TU on 6th January 2016. The big adventure is underway, but this is just the start.
The crew of IDEC SPORT
- Francis Joyon (FRA)
- Bernard Stamm (SUI)
- Gwénolé Gahinet (FRA)
- Alex Pella (ESP)
- Clément Surtel (FRA)
- Boris Herrmann (GER)
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IDEC Sport hélico
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Equipage hélico
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Equipage hélico
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Equipage hélico
Equipage hélico
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