Monday 2 November 2009

TJV: The Spectacle Begins



by Régis Lerat (abbreviated in translation)

The first rounds of the City of Le Havre Trophy - Paul Vatine were conducted in light winds in the Eure basin on Saturday, 31st October.

On Sunday the racing continued, in winds of 20 knots, gusting to more than 25 knots.

The three group winners, who form the finalists - Foncia (Michel Desjoyeaux and Jérémie Beyou), Brit Air (Armel Le Cléac'h and Nicolas Troussel) and Guyader pour Urgence Climatique (Victorien Erussard and Loïc Fequet) - will now race on Saturday, 7th November, at 1500.


Racing in the intial rounds of the City of Le Havre Trophy - Paul Vatine, on Saturday, 31st October. Image copyright Alexis Courcoux.

Results of the initial rounds

Pool A:
1st - Brit Air 5pts
2nd - Veolia Environnement 5pts
3rd - Actual 5pts
4th - Aviva 8pts
5th - DCNS 8pts
6th - 1876 11pts

Pool B:
1st - Foncia 3pts
2nd – Crêpes Whaou! 3pts
3rd - Artemis Ocean Racing 7pts
4th - W Hotels 8 pts
5th - Mike Golding Yacht Racing 9pts
6th - FenetreA- Cardinal 12pts


Racing in stronger winds in the City of Le Havre Trophy - Paul Vatine, on Sunday, 1st November. Image copyright Alexis Courcoux.

Pool C:
1st - Guyader pour Urgence 4pts
2nd - Safran 4pts
3rd - BT 6pts
4th - Hugo Boss 8pts
5th - Akena Verandas 9pts
6th - Groupe Bel 11pts

Transat Jacques Vabre

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