Thomas Coville's maxi trimaran Sodeb'O (105 feet) is currently moored at Brooklyn's Gateway Marina in New York, ready to set off on the North Atlantic record attempt. Since its launch in Australia, the maxi trimaran Sodeb'O has already covered nearly

as Mathieu Richard and Claire Leroy hold on to the world #1 spots. Both French skippers hold significant leads over their nearest rivals after an impressive start to their 2008 seasons. Their success is just the pinnacle of a very