Armel Le Cléac’h seeking to beat the Discovery Route Record

Armel Le Cléac’h (FRA) sailing the 105-foot trimaran Maxi Solo Banque Populaire VII (formerly Groupama 3) is attempting to break the Discovery Route record between Cadiz (Spain) and San Salvador (Bahamas). Following his departure at 19:56:59 on January 23, the skipper will have to sail the 3,884 miles in less than 8 days, 16 hours, 7 minutes, and 5 seconds.