Francis Joyon Update–Hitting the Home Stretch: Solo sailor Joyon has crossed the Equator in his trimaran IDEC, and has a mere 3200 miles between him and a hot shower. He’s just 62 days into his remarkable voyage and the remaining miles–barring disaster–should take about 10-14 days. Soooo, Joyon will not only become the first sailor ever to complete a solo circumnavigation non-stop in a multihull. He will also be the first solo sailor to break the mythical Jules Verne 80 days. I’ve said it once and I’ll say it a hundred times: Holy Merde! This one’s going to be a tough record to beat….



Vive La France: “Alors, what eeez all zee fuss about? You sail and keep sailing, and zen you arivee home.”