Thomas Coville sets a new world record for round the world sailing

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Thomas Coville will begin a period of stand-by on October 15, 2016 in preparation for his next departure to win the solo round-the-world race. In order to beat the 57-day record held by Francis Joyon since 2008, the Sodebo Ultim' trimaran has entered the shipyard to be more ergonomic.

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