Start of stand-by for Idec Sport on the Jules Verne Trophy

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The red trimaran Idec Sport - which will be led by Francis Joyon and his 5-man crew - has just returned to stand-by for the Jules Verne Trophy this Thursday, October 20, 2016. From now on, the 6 sailors are waiting for a favorable weather window for their second round-the-world record attempt.

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