François Gabart embarks Bidégorry on the Transat Jacques Vabre

© Christophe Launay / MACIF & Yvan Zedda/Dongfeng Race Team

François Gabart, who is patiently waiting for the launch of his maxi trimaran MACIF, is already preparing his next ocean race. And it is with Pascal Bidégorry that he will set off on the Transat Jacques Vabre, on October 25.

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