The maxi-trimaran Banque Populaire V has now rounded all three of the major capes; Cape of Good Hope, Cape Leeuwin and now Cape Horn; in its quest to set the record for the fastest non-stop sail around the world. This morning Banque Populaire V rounded Cape Horn traveling at a speed of close to 30 knots. The maxi-tri rounded the Horn 30 days and 22 hours after departing from France. To claim the Jules Verne Trophy, the Banque Populaire V team will have to arrive back at the starting line no later than Monday, January 9th. The current record was set by the trimaran Groupma 3 at 48 days 7 hours 44 minutes 52 seconds. Banque Populaire V currently has roughly 30 hour lead over Groupma 3‘s time on rounding the Horn. The long leg north up the South Atlantic and across the doldrums will determine if Banque Populaire V succeeds in setting anew record.

FLASH: The Maxi Banque Populaire has passed Cape Horn!