The crew of the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild left the pontoon at their base in Lorient at 9:37 pm after a quick goodbye in the frost of this early autumn night. Franck Cammas, Charles Caudrelier, Erwan Israël, Yann Riou, Morgan Lagravière and David Boileau started their campaign to break the Jules Verne Trophy record at 3am.
Video Producer: Gitana Team
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Gitana Team - Quick - Very Quick
Whilst the crew of the Maxi Edmund de Rothschild gets it's bearings at 35 knots in heavy seas and a good NNE'ly breeze, Yann Riou gives you an idea what the first few hours were like in their Jules Verne Trophy attempt. Recorded before Gitana retired from their current campaign due to damaged por...
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Gitana Team - Pause To Their Jules Ve...
After three days flat out on their first round the world attempt, it was over and back to base to regroup. This was due to damage occurring, when the magnificent trimaran collided with a submerged object, rendering it impossible for the crew to sail at her full potential. But they will be back......
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Gitana Team - Jules Verne Trophy: Sta...
We said they would be back - the Gitana Team have restarted their campaign to smash the Jules Verne Trophy record. Franck Cammas, Charles Caudrelier, Erwan Israël, Yann Riou, Morgan Lagravière and David Boileau started their campaign once again on the trimaran, Maxi Edmond de Rothschild..
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