The crew of the maxi trimaran Banque Populaire V, skippered by Frenchman Loïck Peyron, completed the journey of 29,002 nautical miles around the world at an average speed of 26.51 knots and won the Jules Verne Trophy in a time of just 45 days, 13 hours, 42 minutes and 53 seconds - setting the new world record for the fastest yacht voyage around the world.





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