Last month, Francois Gabart set a new single-handed around-the-world sailing record of 42 days, 16 hours, 40 minutes and 35 seconds at his first attempt.
Last month, Francois Gabart set a new single-handed around-the-world sailing record of 42 days, 16 hours, 40 minutes and 35 seconds at his first attempt.
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Gabart was mobbed when he eventually disembarked in the town of Brest in western France on December 17.
Gabart was mobbed when he eventually disembarked in the town of Brest in western France on December 17.
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Technological advancements mean Gabart's record isn't likely to stand for long. His MACIF yacht, for example, had a bigger sail area and was wider than previous round the world trimarans.
Technological advancements mean Gabart's record isn't likely to stand for long. His MACIF yacht, for example, had a bigger sail area and was wider than previous round the world trimarans.
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Gabart celebrates with his routing manager Jean-Yves Bernot, who helped him navigate the high seas from dry land.
Gabart celebrates with his routing manager Jean-Yves Bernot, who helped him navigate the high seas from dry land.
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A meteorologist and navigator, Bernot served as Gabart's route planner working from an office in Chatelaillon-Plage.
A meteorologist and navigator, Bernot served as Gabart's route planner working from an office in Chatelaillon-Plage.
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