Francis Joyon Archives

Joyon readies for new record attempt

October 17th, 2019

(October 17, 2019) – Francis Joyon has just moved to code amber, as he can see a favorable weather opportunity

November 14th, 2018

Scuttlebutt received the image above and note below from John David Taylor: To celebrate Francis Joyon on IDEC Sport win

November 12th, 2018

(November 12, 2018; Day 9) – In the closest finish since it was first staged in 1978, the French ocean

July 12th, 2017

(July 12, 2017) – At the helm of the 31.5m VPLP-designed trimaran IDEC SPORT, Francis Joyon (FRA) has established a

July 4th, 2017

New York, NY (July 4, 2017) – After MACIF (François Gabart) became the big winner yesterday of this first edition

June 20th, 2017

The 345 metre Cunard flagship ocean liner Queen Mary 2 is preparing to race some of the world’s fastest multihull

May 11th, 2017

Francis Joyon (FRA) and his five crew on the 31.5m VPLP-designed trimaran IDEC SPORT hold the fastest time for a

March 9th, 2017

VPLP design, the French-based naval architectural firm founded by Marc Van Peteghem and Vincent Lauriot-Prévos, were busy this winter following

March 8th, 2017

The World Sailing Speed Council has confirmed the establishment of a three new World Records set by the 120-foot trimaran

February 7th, 2017

The World Sailing Speed Record Council has ratified a new outright around the world record set by Francis Joyon (FRA)