In parallel with the Vendée Globe 2024, which is in its third week of racing, the Jules-Verne trophy has got off to a flying start. Friday, November 29 in the evening, Thomas Coville and his Sodebo crew set off to try to beat the round-the-world record, followed a few hours later by François Gabart and his team from SVR-Lazartigue.
Arrival in Concarneau planned for the weekend
But for the latter, the first attempt is already over! Less than 72 hours after their departure, a press release from the SVR Lazartigue team announced Tuesday, December 3, their return to Concarneau. And for good reason: the crew suffered damage: “This Tuesday, December 3 at 1:10 a.m. (UT) while the Trimaran SVR-Lazartigue was sailing in 25/30 knots of wind, 500 miles from the Azores Archipelago and 600 miles from Cape Verde, the crew felt a shock after a collision with an OANI (unidentified aquatic object). The starboard foil was damaged and after analyzing the damage, the decision was taken to turn around to reach Concarneau as quickly as possible, the home port of the Trimaran SVR-Lazartigue, which it should reach between Friday and Sunday depending on the conditions and their progress. »
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Mapping Jules Verne Trophy
So, SVR-Lazartigue should indeed leave again. But when? “The team is hard at work studying the different options including using their spare foil in order to attempt the Jules Verne Trophy as soon as a favorable weather window presents itself”communicated the team. Wait & see… For his part, Thomas Coville continues his journey in the Jules-Verne Trophy.
