Thomas Ruyant and Morgan Lagravière (For People), winners of the Transat Jacques Vabre

11/19/23

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For the second time in a row, and after 11 days, 21 hours, 32 minutes and 31 seconds of racing, Thomas Ruyant and Morgan Lagravière have crossed the finish line of the 16th edition of the Transat Jacques Vabre Normandie Le Havre in first place.

For People sailed the 3750 miles between Le Havre and Fort-de-France at a speed of 13.17 knots on the great circle route.

In reality, she covered 5425 miles at an average speed of 19 knots (on the water).

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