24 hours after crossing the Cape of Good Hope in record time, Franck Cammas, Charles Caudrelier and Edmond de Rothschild's crew are experiencing difficulties at the entrance to the Indian Ocean.
The rudder on the starboard float of the flying maxi-trimaran on which it leans in its progression, suffered damage.
“The crew, who have reduced their speed, are currently carrying out a complete inspection of the appendix and its systems, in conjunction with their experts on land,” explains the Gitana Team.
Having left Ouessant on January 10, Cammas, Caudrelier and their men must complete their world tour before February 20 at 02:3:15 to win the Jules-Verne Trophy and beat the record held by Francis Joyon and Idec Sport since 2017 (40 days, 23 hours, 30 minutes, 30 seconds).
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