Guest Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 The big banque populaire is waiting in brest ready for her next crack at the Jules Verne. The current record is 48d 7h 44m 52s held by Groupama. all going well i reckone she could go under 45 days. Link to post Share on other sites
MartinRF 53 Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 I believe those maxi multis have been fast enough for some time now that it is up to weather systems and not to some further increase in boat speed. The next speed level would be to not only pace weather systems and pick the right place relative to the low but to be able to skip to the next one in front, and the next... /Martin Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 It was never a question of out right speed we know she is capable of high forties and truly high averages. We also know that she won't average around the world her Atlantic speed of 33.4 knots which would have her finishing in 27 days or her ridiculous 24 hour run of 37.8 knots which she would sail the course in 24 days. 45 days is only a 20 knot average, sub 40 days is 22.6, To make it interesting may be Mr Crew Ogre could put up a bottle of his finest sponsors product for the closest guess on how fast these French loonies can get her around the planet only payable if it’s a new record and your guess is in before the weigh anchor. What do you say Squid, ogre or what ever your name is now. if they are off soon it could be a nice christmas present fo some one. Link to post Share on other sites
johnMi 2 Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Why don't you put the prize up Booger? Link to post Share on other sites
dirtydeeds 0 Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Hell Yeah I need some concrete for my garage! 41.5 days on the 'Mighty' Dirty deeds Link to post Share on other sites
ScottiE 174 Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 41.5 days on the 'Mighty' Dirty deeds Closely followed by a high speed fuel barge fully equipped with mast gantry, high powered 'righting' RIB, and copius amounts of Mt. Gay! Link to post Share on other sites
PaulR 3 Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 44.3 days Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 ok (sorry if I'm abrupt at present, computer dead and I'm usijng something hard to typer with) Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 ok (sorry if I'm abrupt at present, computer dead and I'm usijng something hard to typer with) Link to post Share on other sites
benny14 6 Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 a typewriter? Link to post Share on other sites
TimW 1 Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 47d 12 hrs Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 good call Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Im going to go from left field in case they hit several good weather patterns. 39 days and 3 hours Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 looks like they are leaving latter today, i really want them to smash it but not go sub forty. I think 40d 3h. Link to post Share on other sites
Marshy 30 Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Yeah im with Paddy on this one! DNF pulling out after day 14 Link to post Share on other sites
Clipper 343 Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 It was never a question of out right speed we know she is capable of high forties and truly high averages. We also know that she won't average around the world her Atlantic speed of 33.4 knots which would have her finishing in 27 days or her ridiculous 24 hour run of 37.8 knots which she would sail the course in 24 days. 45 days is only a 20 knot average, sub 40 days is 22.6, To make it interesting may be Mr Crew Ogre could put up a bottle of his finest sponsors product for the closest guess on how fast these French loonies can get her around the planet only payable if it’s a new record and your guess is in before the weigh anchor. What do you say Squid, ogre or what ever your name is now. if they are off soon it could be a nice christmas present fo some one. I think your maths or distances may be a bit off •Groupama 3 Fastest Boat Around the World: 48 days 7 hours 44 minutes 52 seconds •Groupama 3 Sailed: 28,523 miles •Groupama 3 Average Speed: 24.6 knots Link to post Share on other sites
Adrianp 120 Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 41 days, 6 hours, 22min is my guess! Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 clipper rhum line distance is 21760nm so i was base averages on vmg Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 so after a bit of a delay they have left. currently doing 29.7kn. tracker http://www.voile.banquepopulaire.fr/Max ... c5191.html Link to post Share on other sites
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