Sodebo Ultim 3 enters Storm Ingrid, The Famous Project CIC mainsail rips in half

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:28:39 +0000

Thomas Coville and his time on Sodebo Ultim 3 have just 1,100 nautical miles to go to finish their Jules Verne Trophy record attempt, but Storm Ingrid is standing in their way, with 55 knot winds and waves up to 38 feet high.

We take a look at the team on board, the wind picture, their routing options, and the waves they are likely to face as they reach from the Azores to Map of Cape Finisterre, then across the notorious Bay of Biscay towards the finish line between Ushant and the Lizard Point.

As a reminder, to set a new record they must finish before 8.31pm (French time) on Sunday 25th January.

Meanwhile, the problems continued for the all-female team on The Famous Project CIC when their mainsail split in half. The two teams are now remarkably close to each other to the east of the Azores.

*Track the boats*
Sodebo Ultim 3 - https://sodebo-ultim3.sodebo.com/
The Famous Project CIC - https://trimaran-idec.geovoile.com/julesverne/2025/viewer/

Thumbnail photo (c) Jérémie Lecaudey