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And don’t come back until 48 days! Banque Populaire V started this morning off Ushant at 11h11m45sec (UTC) for their attempt at the Jules Verne Trophy record. Pascal Bidegorry and his 13 crew have to be back in less than 48 days, 7 hours, 44 minutes and 52 seconds in order to beat the record time established by Groupama 3 in March 2010. Photo credit to Benoit Stichelbaut.

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