Loick Peyron and Banque Populaire 5 smash another WSSC record.
It all started with a training campaign. Loick Peyron, newly appointed skipper of the giant multihull, was looking for rough sailing conditions, to get to know the crew and the boat, in preparation for his next goals: The Fastnet and the Jules Verne Trophy.Previously, he had li [...]
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Loick Peyron and Banque Populaire 5 smash another WSSC record.
It all started with a training campaign. Loick Peyron, newly appointed skipper of the giant multihull, was looking for rough sailing conditions, to get to know the crew and the boat, in preparation for his next goals: The Fastnet and the Jules Verne Trophy.Previously, he had li [...]
ABOARD THE MOD 70 N°1
By courtesy of Ocean-Racing.
With six boats and a transatlantic race being set up, the MOD 70 circuit is no longer just a virtual image. We went and saw for ourselves on board number one, Race For Water, skippered by Stève Ravussin. This boat is already out sailing, while waiting for the first exhibition match this autumn in Brittany along si [...]
Hermione, freedom’s frigate
The Hermione frigate – the legendary ship which allowed La Fayette to join the American insurgents in the struggle for their independence in 1780 – is under reconstruction in Rochefort (France). The “new” Hermione is an exact replica of that famous ship, build with the same methods, components and materials as the original o [...]
Les Voiles de Saint-Barth – 4-9 April...
Wikipedia: The Territorial collectivity of Saint Barthélemy is an overseas collectivity of France. Often abbreviated to Saint-Barth in French, or St. Barts in English. The collectivity is one of four territories among the Leeward Islands in the northeastern Caribbean that comprise the French West Indies, along with Guadeloupe (200 km southeas [...]
Destopnews 13-2011 Part 1 (EN)
In the first part of this edition we’ll take you
• To Australia for the SAP 505 Pre World championship
• To Punta del Este in Uruguay for the Velux 5 Ocean‘s start
• To Auckland to witness the first AC45 fleet training session
• But first in Lorient for the christening of Race for Water, the first of the Multi One design 70 Series [...]
Destopnews 13-2011 Part 1 (FR)
En première partie de cette édition nous allons
• En Australie pour l’épreuve préparatoire au Championnat du Monde SAP des 505
• A Punta del Este en Uruguay assister au départ de la velux 5 Oceans
• A Auckland assister au premier entrainement en flotte des AC 45
• Mais d’abord à Lorient pour le bapteme du Race for Water, le premie [...]
THE MOD70 RACE FOR WATER CHRISTENED ...
The 4D sound and light show will be broadcasted live as of 1 pm SLT.
Lorient, 25th March 2011 – The MOD70 Race for Water, the first of the new series of oceanic one-design multihulls, will be christened tonight as of 9 pm, by French actress Anne Richard in Lorient. A week full of great events has gone by: the launch of the boat, an education [...]
Destopnews 11-2011 Part 2 (FR)
En seconde partie de l’édition de cette semaine nous allons • Retrouver Thomas Coville à bord de Sodebo • Aux caraïbes pour la St Maarteen Heineken Regatta • A Singapore jeter un coup d’œil sur la flotte des SB cube • Mais d’abord a Sydney assister au toujours très spectaculaires JJ Giltinan Trophy, véritable championnat [.. [...]
DesTopNews 10-2011 part 2
Credits: by courtesy of Sébastien Destremau - www.destopnews.tv
Also available in French below
In the second part of this week’s edition we’ll take you
• To Punta del Este in Uruguay for the Velux 5 Oceans
• To check on Thomas Coville aboard Sodebo
• To San Francisco for the arrival of the winning America’s Cup Bo [...]
DesTopNews 10-2011 part I
Credits: by courtesy of Sébastien Destremau - www.destopnews.tv
Also available in French below
DesTopNews N°9 -- Week commencing March 7 — 1st Part
In the first part of this edition we’ll take you
• To Mexico for the second stage of the Fleet Racing Tour
• To Cap Horn to check on the Barcelona World
• To Spain to disco [...]
DesTopNews 9-2011 2nd part
Credits: by courtesy of Sébastien Destremau - www.destopnews.tv
Also available in French below
DesTopNews N°9 -- Week commencing February 28 — 2nd Part
In the second part of this week’s edition we’ll take you
• To Cape Horn for the Velux 5 Oceans
• To Auckland for Australia’s return in the America’s Cu [...]
DesTopNews 9-2011 1st part
Credits: by courtesy of Sébastien Destremau - www.destopnews.tv
Also available in French below
DesTopNews N°9 -- Week commencing February 28 — 1st Part
In the first part of this edition we’ll take you
• To Quiberon for the first outing of the new Courrier Dunkerque
• To the South Pacific to check on the Barcelona World [...]
DesTopNews 8-2011
Credits: by courtesy of Sébastien Destremau - www.destopnews.tv
Also available in French below
DesTopNews N°8 -- up to february 21
DesTopNews is taking you this week into
The Persian Gulf for the Arabian Tour
The Caribbean for the Caribbean 600
On Sodebo with Thomas Coville
In Lorient for the arrival of Banque Populaire V
In Auckl [...]
DesTopNews 7-2011
Credits: by courtesy of Sébastien Destremau - www.destopnews.tv
Also available in French below
DesTopNews N°7 -- up to february 14
Shocking pictures of the trimaran Team Vodafone Sailing dismasting late last week in front of Auckland New Zealand.
DesTopNews is taking you this week into
• The Pacific for the Barcelona World Race
• T [...]
(1851 – 2008) ?
Do you remember ”The Passage Contest” hosted by MarkTwain White? Next week is the anniversary of the launch of these races that have brought us so much fun. The Tradewind had her finest hours, unfortunately quickly forgotten. For those who want to relive those moments of good old days, I invite you to read and see some videos here [...]
34th AC: Schedule Overview and the ra...
Here is our understanding of the program for the next America’s Cup. You’ll find essential information to see a little clearer in this organization. Below are some comments following the announcement of the commitment of Energy Team.
AC Overview - Click to enlarge
ACWS: America’s Cup World Series
ACCS: America’s [...]
DesTopNews 6-2011
Credits: by courtesy of Sébastien Destremau - www.destopnews.tv
Also available in French below
DesTopNews N°6 -- up to february 7
DesTopNews is taking you to the Doldrums aboard Sodebo and in the Indian Ocean for the Barcelona World Race and the Jules Verne Trophy.
We will then go to Australia for the Warren Jones Youth Regatta and [...]
Maxi Banque Populaire V forced to ret...
Saturday, February 5, 2011 - 14:30
Although they had a lead of 324 miles on the reference time, the team of Maxi BanquePopulaire V, damaged due to collision with an UFO* 48 hours ago, was stopped in his attempt. The crew has tried everything possible to repair the piece with the hope to resume this world tour. But after 24 hours of intensive [...]
