Nordatlantik-Rekordversuch: Thomas Coville/Maxi-Tri Sodebo

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Tuesday 15th July 2008

Thomas Coville snatches the solo North Atlantic record under sail
In a pea-souper fog, Thomas Coville and his 32 m maxi trimaran Sodeb'O crossed the finish line this morning at 09 hours 17 minutes and 40 seconds. With a time of 5 days, 19 hours, 29 minutes and 20 seconds, a time which is yet to be approved by the World Sailing Speed Record Council (WSSRC), Thomas Coville and Sodeb'O are the new holders of the solo North Atlantic crossing record.
Fotoserie von Th.Coville in Brest

SODEBO holt neuen Transatrekord

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The previous record, held by Francis Joyon since 2005, was 6 days, 4 hours, 1 minute and 37 seconds.

In order to follow the victory of the Maxi Sodeb’O
Participate in the telephone session with Thomas Coville live from the Maxi Sodeb’O. Dial 0825 15 30 75, Tuesday at 1030 hrs, and ask your questions directly to the skipper.

The photographer François Van Malleghen from the DPPI agency will ensure photo coverage of the finish.
Translated by Kate Jennings – Expression

16.07.2008 - TH.COVILLE/SODEB’O, NEW SOLO N.ATLANTIC RECORD HOLDER

15.07.2008 - Thomas Coville snatches the solo North Atlantic record under sail

12.07.2008 - THE FINAL 1,000 MILES FAST APPROACHING

10.07.2008 - FAIRS WINDS, FINE SEAS AND A RATHER SATISFYING FIRST DAY AT SEA

09.07.2008 - Thomas Coville is off on his multihull record attempt

08.07.2008 - Thomas should cross start line Ambrose Light tomorrow morning

19.05.2008 - THOMAS COVILLE/SODEB’O ON STANDBY IN NEW YORK