François Gabart and his partner Macif announced Tuesday morning that the skipper will not participate in The Transat CIC, a new version of the famous English transatlantic race which will start on May 10 from Brest towards Charleston in the United States. "I am tired. I don't feel able to start with a sufficient level of commitment, ”said François Gabart. Pascal Bidégorry will steer the Macif trimaran for this race. “I am delighted that it was Pascal. He knows the boat well. And he will be able to have this commitment 24 hours a day, ”added the solo round-the-world record holder who announces a return to competition in 2021 for the launch of his new boat.
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