Jules Verne Trophy - Orange II - Geronimo - Cheyenne zur Übersicht 05.04.2004 www.orange.fr Press Release N° 24 Paris Monday April 5th 2004 Jules Verne Trophy 2004 BRUNO PEYRON'S REACTION Bruno Peyron's reaction to the American Steve Fossett setting a new record time for sailing around the world with a crew (WSSRC time). On two occasions holder of the Jules Verne Trophy, (1993 aboard Commodore Explorer in 79 days, then in May 2002 aboard Orange I in 64 days), Bruno Peyron has given up the place he held for almost two years as record holder for sailing non-stop and without assistance around the world with a crew. Although they didn't achieve their performance within the framework of the Jules Verne Trophy, the American yachtsman and his crew are now the fastest at sailing around the planet, following a circumnavigation that went without the slightest hitch, setting the record at 58 days, 9 hours, 32 mn, 45 sc. Here is Bruno Peyron's reaction: «I congratulate all the crew of Cheyenne on their sporting achievement having sailed around the world. I can see that this boat has clearly once again shown her great potential, adding again today to an impressive number of ocean racing records. All the crew of Orange join with me to express our sincere admiration of the talent, courage and determination that such an exploit entails. I regret that this new record circumnavigation time was not placed within the reference of the Jules Verne Trophy. It is a pity that individualism and various personal concerns lead to situations that are harmful to the public interest and lead to a certain amount of confusion for the general public. As for the purely sporting element, we know full well that a record is made to be beaten and that our giant cat Orange II has got what it takes and certainly has once again the full potential to pick up the gauntlet. We are ready and are definitely not the sort of people to give in that easily...". About Orange ... Orange France is a subsidiary of Orange SA, which includes all the Mobile Phone activities of the France Telecom Group. Orange France is the leading mobile phone operator with a market share exceeding 48,8%, and more than 20,3 millions of customers (December 31th 2003 figure). Copyright © 1996-2004 - SEGEL.DE