The 2011 Tour de France a la Voile might be lightly populated and it might take us all a long time before we get over our nostalgic love for days of the huge Mumm 30 fleets, but the big guns are ready to play in the new M34 and Christophe Launay was with Frank Cammas and his Groupama’s Sailing Team for some light air training in preparation for the huge Breton gathering at Spi Ouest.
Words: Alan Block
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Apr 11
M34 groupama Onboard
La Trinité sur Mer, Brittany , France 47°33'85"N 3°00'73"W
Mar 11
Sodebo, Thomas Coville Arrival
La Trinité sur Mer, Brittany, France 47º33’78″N 3º00’85″W
Christophe Launay was on hand to catch some memorable shots of poor Thomas Coville after his third attempt at the solo RTW record in three years fell short. “Valiant Tom” and Sodeb’O were beaten first by a damaged ama, but ultimately by an uncooperative North Atlantic. Given his clear love for the massive challenge he faces at beating the near-perfect run Francis Joyon put together to get the record, we hope to see him try again next year. BRAVO Thomas!!
Words: Alan Block
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Jan 11
Sodebo, Barely Hanging On
Atlantic Ocean, 48º11’96″N 4º57’88″W
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Oct 10
Onboard Sodebo around Brittany
English Channel- La Manche 48°57'47"N 3°24'96"W
Onboard Sodeb’O around Brittany with Skipper Thomas Coville preparing for La Route du Rhum La Banque Postale 2010: Thomas does not believe in reincarnation but, if it were to happen, he wouldn’t want to become a foil.
Loa: 32m 105ft
Beam: 16.55m 54ft 4 in
Displacement: 12t 26455 lbs
Sail area: 379 sq m 4079 sq ft
Launched: 2007
Class: Record-breaker
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