Maxi BanquePopulaire V Sets World Record

Three and a half years after being launched in August 2008, the Maxi Banque Populaire V has entered the record books by taking the Jules Verne Trophy at the end of a navigation of 45 days 13 hours 42 minutes 53 seconds around the globe. Loïck Peyron and his crew completed the unprecedented exploit, covering 29,002 miles at an average speed of 26.51 knots. Sponsored by Corum, the crew of the Maxi BanquePopulaire V mastered weather hazards, technology and tactics in its record-setting victory. “Well done to Loïck and his team for this great record. I would like to thank them for having taken Corum with them aboard the Maxi BanquePopulaire V for this great human and sporting adventure,” said Corum CEO, Antonio Calce. “It is the first time in the history of the Trophée Jules Verne that a watch brand has partnered a world record attempt and given the result, it was quite a success! We can safely wager that the accompanying horological rhythm helped the team through all their trials during the last 45 days and gave time an even sharper edge.” In its role as official timekeeper, Corum offered each team member a dedicated watch in the shape of an Admiral’s Cup Seafender 48 Chrono Centro, personalized with their names. The model bears the inscription “2011 Trophée Jules Verne” on its dial, while the back of the piece is engraved with the outline of the route.