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Sometimes, certain images speak for themselves. The video released by the Gitana Team captures one of those moments. Off the coast of Brittany, the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild?better known as Gitana 18?crosses paths with a French Navy Rafale in a particularly well-captured aerial sequence.
On one hand, a 32-meter ocean-going trimaran capable of flying above the water thanks to its foils. On the other, a fighter jet designed to operate from the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle. Two very different worlds, but ones that ultimately share many similarities.
Without any sales pitch or contrived, showy displays, this encounter between the Gitana 18 and the Rafale simply offers a beautiful glimpse into two examples of French craftsmanship. The video serves as a reminder that offshore racing and aeronautics share the same culture of dedication, rigor, and the constant pursuit of performance.
