Lionel Lemanchois new "Prince de Bretagne" 80' Ocean Racing trimaran launched

Lionel Lemanchois new 80' trimaran intended to win the Route du Rhum yacht race has been launched.  The boat will fit into the G class rule which in the context of this race is intended for large multihulls which are singlehanded.  Lionel Lemanchois is also active in the Multi 50 circuit and has an impressive race record in multihulls.  This new trimaran uses the beams and rig from the former "Sodebo" ORMA60 trimaran of Thomas Coville but everything else is new.

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