18 December 2018

North Sails Video: Together With François Gabart

Together With François Gabart

North Sails video above published Nov 1, 2018: François Gabart has worked together with North Sails for nearly ten years. He has broken numerous speed records using North 3Di, including solo around the world which he completed in 42 days, 16 hours, 40 minutes and 35 seconds. François Gabart's Ultim Trimaran Macif is one of six yachts racing in the 2018 Route Du Rhum. He and the fleet will depart St. Malo, France on November 4th. Their destination? Guadeloupe. Their sails? North 3Di. In this video, François Gabart stresses the importance of the sailor, design team, boat builders and sailmaker working together on one goal, winning. 

Sailing footage courtesy:
Aerial images copyright: Sea Events - Macif
Onboard copyright : hocus-focus.bzh - Macif
Interview: Martin Keruzoré

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