Opposed to the Ultim Class regarding the compliance of its Ultim SVR-Lazartigue, the navigator won its legal battle.
Relief and deliverance for François Gabart. At the heart of a controversy and a dispute concerning the conformity of his Trimaran SVR-Lazartigue, deemed irregular by the Ultim Class (cockpit closed) before the start of the Route du Rhum, the French navigator won the battle brought before the courts by the Kresk group, owner of the maxi-trimaran. In the decision rendered this Thursday by the Paris Judicial Court, justice authorized him to take the start of the legendary transatlantic race which he had concluded in second place four years ago.
I am relieved of this decision which allows me to concentrate calmly on training and competition.
Francois Gabart
A decision which should allow François Gabart to be at the start of the transatlantic in Saint-Malo, on November 6, unless the Ultim Class decides to appeal. “I am relieved of this decision which allows me to concentrate calmly on training and the competition that awaits us, rejoiced the interested party. I’m also happy to find the other skippers on the starting line. All these boats together will still allow new memorable races for all the enthusiasts who have shown unfailing support..»
Didier Tabary, CEO of the KRESK Group and owner of the boat, called him to reason after this court decision: “ I hope that the dialogue will be able to resume with the Ultim Class in a more serene way in order to restore a climate of confidence allowing us to prepare for the future”. The future will tell quickly if it is heard. And if sailing can definitely turn this page which has seriously scratched its image.