Rolex Fastnet Race 2009

Rolex Fastnet Race 2009
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12.08.2009
BT win the 2009 Fastnet IMOCA 60 Class

BT crossed the finish line of the 2009 Fastnet Race in first place at 05:00:15 BST this morning (Wednesday 12.8.09) approximately 8 miles ahead of Artemis Ocean Racing in a time of 2 days, 17 hours, 0 mins and 15 secs.

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This is a fantastic result for Sébastian Josse and Jean-Francois Cuzon who have pushed hard all the way round the 608-mile course to the finish line off Plymouth (UK). The duo sparred for the lead from the start with the other fully crewed IMOCA crews and finally took the lead yesterday afternoon which they held to the finish. "That's great ! There is two absolutely happy man onboard BT this morning! It has been a really good race, a close battle with the five leading boats and really good sailing conditions. This first place secures our hopes and objectives for the Transat Jacques Vabre. BT is a fast boat, Jeff and I are doing really well together onboard and our motivation has never been so high!" explained Sébastien just a few minutes after crossing the finish line in Plymouth.
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For further information on the BT Team Ellen contact:
Julie Royer, BT Team Ellen Communications Manager, Email: [julie.royer@ocgroup.com], Tel: +44 7501 723 121