GABART UPDATE
Category: thomas coville
CLOSING ON A RECORD
AN UPDATE ON FRANCOIS GABART AND “MACIF” 2 DAYS AHEAD OF THE RECORD FOR SINGLEHANDED AROUND THE WORLD.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
The changes in sailing had been on the horizon for a while. The turning point we can all point to was the last America’s Cup with foiling catamarans.In the Vendee Globe, the boats which have foils are clearly faster.
I believe I read that Joyon cut the jig down on Idec for this attempt; making it an easier boat to handle. Just look at the numbers he is putting up.
THOMAS COVILLE BREAKS THE RECORD AROUND THE WORLD
FROM SCUTTLEBUTT
Thomas Coville sets a new record around the world, breaking the old record by an astounding 8 days 10 hours.
In achieving this the routers should not be forgotten.
