Banque Populaire V heading home

10:46 AM Wed 9 Feb 2011 GMT

'Banque Populaire - was averaging 35kts before the collision - Jules Verne Trophy February 2011' ? B.Stichelbaut / Sea&Co

Brian Thompson is a crew member aboard the Maxi Trimiran Banque Populaire V, which was attempting the break the Jules Verne Trophy 'fully crewed' record, currently held by Groupama 3. Several days ago, Banque Populaire V hit an unidentified object and was forced to abandon their pursuit of that record. The maxi trimaran is now heading back to its French base. Brian reports on February 8th. Heading Home. We gybed onto the long starboard up to the Doldrums at midnight and are now heading north at good speed. Now at 30 30S, so into the latitude of southern Brasil, northern ...

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