News from Banque
Populaire on it's sailing programme the document's in French but google translate does a reasonable job. They have acquired the former Groupama 3 trimaran which is now setup for
singlehanding and are putting Armel le Cleach at the helm for a swing at the
Route du Rhum.
http://www.voile.banquepopulaire.fr/La-Banque-de-la-Voile/Banque-Populaire-reaffirme-son-engagement-dans-la-voile-jusqu-en-2016-8974.html#suite
A
new challenge: the Route du Rhum on the Maxi Trimaran Banque Populaire Solo
VII
Banque Populaire re-engages the sides of Armel Le Cléac'h for 2
years. The current skipper Mono 60 'Banque Populaire, after 67 days of racing
breathlessly to the global forefront, is now the second ranking of the most
legendary racing solo around the world. It is expected Sables d'Olonne around
January 28. After a period of rest, it will report a new challenge and take the
helm of the Maxi Trimaran Banque Populaire Solo VII (ex-Groupama 3). Acquired a
few days ago by Banque Populaire, the ship crew and outstanding track record
solo, will be the new mount Armel Le Cléac'h for the next 2 years. Maxi Trimaran
Banque Populaire Solo VII, to date, the largest ocean in the world trimaran
operable by one man and can participate in the Route du Rhum. He enters the
fleet with Banque Populaire aim to bring the colors of the Sailing Bank in the
most famous liners but also an attempt to beat some records alone. meantime,
Armel Le Cléac ' h and Banque Populaire will, June 2, at the beginning of the
Solitaire du Figaro. Double race winner, Armel back on the Figaro circuit
accomplished competitor in an attempt to win a third title. Both boats will be
prepared within the Team Banque Populaire. Installed at the heart of the Lorient
Base Kéroman, a few steps from the Cité de la Voile Eric Tabarly, the Team
Banque Populaire, led by Ronan Lucas, is a team sport and technology recognized
for its excellence.
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