Jules Verne Trophy - Scuttlebutt Sailing News

Haunted by the sword of Damocles

December 5th, 2019

When French skipper Yann Guichard was forced to abandon his attempt to win the Jules Verne Trophy, after just one

December 4th, 2019

(December 4, 2019) – After Spindrift 2 yesterday crossed the start line of the Jules Verne Trophy to begin their

December 3rd, 2019

(December 3, 2019) – Spindrift 2 crossed the start line of the Jules Verne Trophy today at 20h 55′ 54″

December 2nd, 2019

(December 2, 2019) – This is round the world record season, as departures now from the northern hemisphere ensure transit

November 22nd, 2019

(November 22, 2019) – Yann Guichard and his crew will be back on standby early next week, awaiting a favorable

September 16th, 2019

Vannes, France (September 16, 2019) – The 40m trimaran Spindrift 2 was put back in the water today at the

April 24th, 2019

Yann Guichard (FRA) will lead a team in 2019 on the 40m trimaran Spindrift 2 to win the Jules Verne

February 7th, 2019

by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt As a columnist for Sailing World, I reflected on my appreciation for record setting. Our sport

February 1st, 2019

(February 1, 2019; Day 17) – At 1606h UTC, skipper Yann Guichard (FRA) of the 40m trimaran Spindrift 2, which

January 31st, 2019

(January 31, 2019; Day 16) – The 12-men on the 40m Spindrift 2 are losing time in the Indian Ocean