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Thomas COVILLE
Ultim skipper, on SODEBO ULTIM 3, Lorient
"The Route du Rhum has determined many things in my life. I look back on my years with Laurent Bourgnon, my first unexpected victory, several podium finishes... For me, it remains the most challenging race in multihulls."
Biography
Skipper of Sodebo Ultim 3 for over 25 years, Thomas Coville is one of the most experienced French sailors in the world. Since 1999, Thomas has grown alongside Sodebo: a shared history built on emotions, challenges, successes, and camaraderie. Last winter, he broke the Jules Verne Trophy record as skipper of Sodebo Ultim 3: a true holy grail. This coming November 1st, he will set sail for the 8th time on the Route du Rhum with one goal: to etch his name in the Ultim class, 28 years after his first victory in the IMOCA class.
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Record
- 2026, Jules Verne Trophy, 1st, 40 days 10h 45min 50s
- 2025, Transat Café L'Or, 2nd
- 2024, Arkea Ultim Challenge Brest, 2nd
- 2023, Transat Jacques Vabre, 4th
- 2022, Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe, 3rd
- 2021, Transat Jacques Vabre, 5th
- 2019, Armen Race, 1st
- 2019, Fastnet Race, 3rd
- 2018, Nice UltiMed, 1st
- 2018, Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe, 3rd, 17th in the overall standings
Boat
SODEBO ULTIM 3, Sodebo Design Team / BANULS Design, Multiplast/CDK, 2019
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