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INTO THE TRADE WINDS THIS EVENING
“We’ll see what happens at the Equator.” Pragmatic and realistic, Francis Joyon and his crew of five are taking each…
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LOOKING FOR THE TRADE WINDS
IDEC SPORT’s 36th day of racing in her attempt to grab the Jules Verne Trophy record was a dark day.…
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A CRUEL CLIMB BACK UP THE COAST OF BRAZIL
With the wind strengthening during the night off the south of Brazil, Francis Joyon and his crew of five have…
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THE BRAKES ARE ON OFF URUGUAY
As forecast, it was a tricky night for IDEC SPORT with the tempo slowed right down. Sailing a long way…
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JOYON: “WE’RE HEADING STRAIGHT INTO THE WIND”
Off the coast of Uruguay, after a very slow night, the boat has picked up speed this morning. The men…
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SUSPENSE AFTER THE ICEBERG
Just after encountering a huge iceberg, IDEC SPORT regained 90 more miles from the record time during the night. But…
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JOYON – “IT WAS A FANTASTIC SIGHT”
Right in the middle of the South Atlantic, Francis Joyon’s men are out of the Roaring Forties. They are now…
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IDEC SPORT HAS ENCOUNTERED A HUGE ICEBERG
This afternoon in the Roaring Forties, the trimaran IDEC SPORT attempting to smash the Jules Verne Trophy record passed a…
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ICEBERGS AHEAD!
After a hellish night, Idec Sport is still heading northwards at more than 30 knots. They are likely to be…
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IDEC SPORT PICKS UP WIND IN THE FALKLANDS
At 2200hrs yesterday evening, Francis Joyon’s men passed close to the Falklands. This morning they have picked up some more…
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