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Thomas Coville narrowly averted disaster at the start of his quest to set a speed record for non-stop solo-sailing around the world.

The video below shows Coville’s boat, a 105-foot trimaran named Sodebo, nearly capsizing just after he set off from Brest, France. It could have quickly put an end to his record-setting attempt–and left him seriously injured  …  Details

Thomas Coville almost capsized on his trimaran Sodebo while crossing the starting line of the Round the World singlehanded record January 29th 2011 in Ushuant. the wind was strong and gusty. Heavy weather sailing!

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