Trophée Jules Verne - Around-the-World-record - Day 1 - SVR Lazartigue stops record attempt

On Sunday evening, François Gabart FRA and his team set off on another round-the-world record attempt, which they abandoned on the very first day: Their speculation on a favorable weather development in the Atlantic did not come true. To break the record of 40 days and 23 hours, a fast start to the Cape of Good Hope is essential. The maxi-trimaran will remain on standby until the end of February. ----- The report.