Peyron Launches New Catamaran for Try at Jules Verne Trophy.

From: Advanced Materials & Composites News | Date: January 5, 2004 | Copyright information

December 23, 2003 - Vannes, France: The new maxi-catamaran "Orange" built for the next attempt on the Jules Verne Trophy record by Bruno Peyron and his crew touched water for the first time on Monday 22nd December 2003 at 17h00. The launch and the stepping of the mast took place in Vannes, in front of the Multiplast shipyard, where the boat was built. This was the first time members of the public were able to see the "outsize" dimensions and design of this new giant, sporting the colours of her sponsor, Orange. Bruno Peyron announced that the boat will be starting her campaign of ...

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