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Old 04 March 2007, 12:46   #1
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My Dad was talking about these-he spotted something similar on the north coast of France and it took him a while to work out that the 'spoiler' on the stern was a retractable hydrofoil.

Apparently they are so fast that they have to sail close-hauled all the time as they make so much apparent wind speed.
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The French are nuts about their big trimarans.

Makes Ellen MacArthurs achievements ever better!
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Just found this- I WANT a go!

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The French are nuts about their big trimarans.

Makes Ellen MacArthurs achievements ever better!
Awesome - no wonder those things capsize so much - I think I would prefer a nice deep keel monohull for ocean cruising - not as much fun though!!!
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Video of race here

I have found the link to original if anybody want to download and save it ( It is also better quality ) http://www.grandprixpetitnavire.com/...deo/BAB768.wmv

Also link to website with pictures etc. http://www.grandprixpetitnavire.com/

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