The first returns of the Ultims to mainland France will begin this Sunday. An express trip even faster than the outward journey.
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On Sunday, Armel Le Cleac’h (Maxi Banque Populaire XI) who will finish his Route du rhum, could well meet the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild who won on Wednesday, which will set sail for the metropolis after breakfast. But aboard the winning boat, there won’t be Charles Caudrelier, who will enjoy the sweetness of the West Indies a little longer before returning for a very engaging French media tour in the coming days. A crew of five navigators will bring the giant of the seas back to Lorient in about six days, the return journey being faster than the outward journey.
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«We will not be in competition mode. We’ll just try to get in fast enough without damaging anything on the boat. We have unloaded the racing sails and set the delivery sails and the trimaran will be in crew mode. No pressure, but we will be very vigilant“, explains to Figaro the boss of the victorious team, considering that Charles Caudrelier “had to…
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