Jules Verne Trophy: BPV 169 Miles ahead of Groupama III reference time

www.voile.banquepopulaire.fr – 24/01/2011 – 5:00:00 p.m
After a second night at sea a little less agitated, the Maxi Banque Populaire V still cruise at high speed. 16hrs marks an advance of 169.2 miles on the reference time but the wind will gradually ease off in a few hours and will slow down the Maxi.
By Wednesday, the crew will have to negotiate a difficult passage around Cape Verde.
Meanwhile, on board, Pascal Bidégorry and his men take their marks in spite of living a little difficult given the sea conditions and humidity.

Record to beat
To become a record holder, the Maxi Banque Populaire V will be back no later than 11 March 2011 to 19 hours 55 minutes 37 seconds (Paris time).
Reference time
Groupama 3 (Franck Cammas) : 48j 7h 44min 52s Groupama 3 (Franck Cammas): 48j 7h 44min 52s
16h00 Advance / Retard 16:00
169.2 miles ahead of the reference time
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