First reflections
Thomas Coville, skipper of maxi trimaran Sodebo, crossed the finish line at Ushant Thursday, March 31, 2011 at 13:15 (HF) after 61 days, 7 minutes and 32 seconds at sea. The time is 3 days, 10 hours, 43 minutes and
Sailing log
The end of an amazing journey
French sailor Thomas Coville sailed into France today after 8 weeks on the ocean. He set off January 9th to beat Francis Joyon’s solo round the world record of 57 days. Thomas’ maxi trimaran “Sodeb’O” was faster, but the weather,
Close to home
Thomas has fought a brave battle and are now closing in on the finish for some well deserved rest. With the current weather forecast he will cross the finish line approximately late afternoon tomorrow Thursday.
world record no longer achievable
55 days into his attempt of being the fastest single handed sailor around the world Thomas unfortunately had to admit Francis Joyon’s record of 57 days and 13 hours is no longer achievable. Coville has faced some extremely challenging wind
Thomas is back in the North Atlantic
Sodebo crossed the equator Sunday at 10:20 am, after 49 days, 22 hours, 12 minutes and 32 seconds at sea and 1 day, 19 hours and 54 minutes behind Francis Joyon. Since departure from Ushant 29. January, the trimaran has
