Brian Thompson tells of Banque Populaire V's retirement

9:35 AM Sun 6 Feb 2011 GMT

'Banque Populaire V on their Jules verne Trophy attempt' Copyright : Team Banque Populaire / BFBP

Brian Thompson is a crew member aboard the Maxi Trimiran Banque Populaire V, which was attempting to break Groupama's 'fully crewed' Jules Verne Trophy record. Friday 5th February 2011 update Day14.3 'Heading Home' 45S 01E Brian Thompson: As you might have heard by now, we have turned our bows away from Cape Horn, and back towards Lorient, the boat?s home port. Pascal took the decision this morning after speaking to all the team yesterday to get their views, and of course the sponsors, has decided to try for the Jules Verne Trophy another time. With only half a daggerboard we ...

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by Brian Thompson