Second in the Arkéa Ultim Challenge, Thomas Coville completes his ninth world tour. The 55-year-old sailor, former solo round-the-world record holder, completed his ninth circumnavigation of the planet, the sixth in a multihull, the fifth solo, and the first in flying mode.

“I wanted this competition, I wanted to be in confrontation. It's a privilege and a real satisfaction to fight with Armel, winner of the Vendée Globe (2016), he is a reference for me," Coville said.