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Maxi Edmond de Rothschild - Jules Verne Trophy record attempt
© Yann Riou / Polaryse / Gitana SA
Maxi Edmond de Rothschild abandons her Jules Verne Trophy record attempt
The men of Gitana Team were positioned at 48 degrees28 south at 11:00 UTC with a lead of over 860 miles over the record when they informed their shore team of damage to the giant's float rudder to starboard.