Tough conditions for IDEC SPORT before the finish in Vietnam
Rarely during his career as a high-speed ocean racer has Francis Joyon experienced such a long period of light airs and reduced speed. Since they approached
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Orma 60' SHK Scallywag Fuku and Maserati Mod 70 both anielated the 2015 Hong Kong to Vietnam
record set in 2015 by Syd Fischer's Ragamuffin 100' of 1 Day 18 h 17 m 24 s.
Scallywag setting the new mark of 1D 6h 9m 22s and was followed closely by Maserati with a time of 1D 7h 47m 53s
It's worth noting that the race almost did not happen as tensions about
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Francis Joyon has just moved to code amber, as he can see a favourable weather opportunity in the next 48 hours. He may set off on his attempt at the solo Mauritius Route record between Port Louis (Brittany) and Port Louis (Mauritius) on Saturday. This is the first
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After a stop-start week of competition, on finals’ day there was no holding back for American Daniela Moroz, who stormed to victory in the women’s Kitefoil Racing.
The four-time and defending Formula Kite world champion dominated all
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Francis Joyon is heading back out to sea. The winner of the last Route du Rhum, who still holds the crewed round the world record (Jules Verne Trophy) set with a time of 40 days and 23 hours, is looking for new adventures with different horizons. In late October, he will set sail alone on a voyage matching his extraordinary talents aboard
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