Jules Verne Trophy Archives

Joyon Ready for Another Jules Verne Trophy Attempt

December 14th, 2016

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

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 22nd, 2016

(November 22, 2016; Day 2, 23:30 FR) – After setting sail on Sunday evening, the IDEC SPORT maxi trimaran has

November 20th, 2016

It was at 21:14:45 UTC on Sunday November 20 that Francis Joyon and his crew crossed the start line for

October 17th, 2016

Francis Joyon (FRA) and his 5-man crew have been preparing the 31.5m VPLP-designed trimaran IDEC SPORT to beat the current

September 28th, 2016

IDEC SPORT will once again be tackling the Jules Verne Trophy, less than a year after their last attempt, when

February 12th, 2016

The World Sailing Speed Record Council has ratified two records set by Dona Bertarelli and Yann Guichard and 12 crew