The Jules Verne Trophy is a sporting and technological challenge, but above all it’s a human story, starting with that of the sailors taking on this holy grail. The first episode explains how the group of six sailors on the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild came together and who the two great sailors are who make up the skipper pairing on the 32-metre leviathan. It also describes how this solid group had to cope with the injury of one of its own, which prompted the crew to adapt its preparation and make some choices.
Video Producer: Gitana Team
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Gitana Team - Flying Offshore 2022 - ...
On paper, the Jules Verne Trophy is one of the simplest records in the world: the outright round the world record under sail. A virtual line is marked out offshore of Brest and it’s here that the start and finish play out once the three large capes have been left in its wake. The crew is free to...
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Gitana Team - Flying Offshore 2022 - ...
In January 2021, the second departure would be right one they thought. The weather window was promising. Very quickly, the six men get into their rhythm on the boat and manage to get the best out of their machine, demonstrating the true potential and power of the giant. However, with speed comes ...
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Gitana Team - Flying Offshore 2022 - ...
Offshore, the life of the sailors is reduced to the bare minimum. They are totally dedicated, night and day, to getting the boat making headway. Organised around a rotating watch system, their aim is to get the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild powered up to complete the journey around the globe as fast ...