Francis Joyon Archives

Joyon Trails Jules Verne Trophy Pace

December 17th, 2016

(December 17, 2016; Day 2) – The IDEC SPORT maxi-trimaran got straight into the pace in her attempt at the

December 16th, 2016

(December 16, 2016) – At 08:19:00 UTC* in the first glimmer of light this Friday, IDEC SPORT crossed the start

December 15th, 2016

(December 15, 2016) – Francis Joyon, his onshore router Marcel van Triest, and the crew of five on the 31.5m

December 14th, 2016

(December 14, 2016) – The IDEC SPORT maxi-trimaran has just gone to code green, meaning that their departure is imminent.

December 5th, 2016

(December 5, 2016; Day 28, 22:08 UTC) – Averaging 28 knots for the past 24 hours, Thomas Coville (FRA) and

November 27th, 2016

(November 27, 2016; Day 7) – After falling over 400 nm behind the necessary pace to win the Jules Verne

November 26th, 2016

(November 26, 2016; Day 6; 18:43 FR) – Francis Joyon and his crew on the maxi-trimaran IDEC SPORT are struggling

November 25th, 2016

(November 25, 2016; Day 5) – With almost 700 miles sailed in 24 hours averaging more than 29 knots yesterday,

November 24th, 2016

(November 24, 2016; Day 4) – After the maxi-trimaran IDEC SPORT got ahead of her virtual rival Banque Populaire V,

November 23rd, 2016

(November 23, 2016; Day 3) – The IDEC SPORT maxi-trimaran carried out a strategic gybe shortly after midnight as it