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French Sailor Thomas Coville Shatters Solo Round-the-World Sailing Record
January 25, 2026 – French navigator thomas Coville has established a new record for the fastest solo circumnavigation of the globe, surpassing the previous benchmark by over 12 hours. Coville completed the voyage on Sunday, securing the prestigious Jules Verne Trophy.
Record-Breaking Voyage Details
Coville, along with his crew – Benjamin Schwartz, Frédéric denis, Pierre Leboucher, Léonard Legrand, Guillaume Pirouelle, and Nicolas Troussel – crossed the finish line off the French island of ouessant after 40 days, 10 hours, 45 minutes, and 50 seconds at sea. They navigated the 28,315 nautical mile course aboard their 32-meter (105 ft) trimaran, Sodebo Ultim 3.
Beating a Formidable Record
The previous record of 40 days, 23 hours, 30 minutes, and 30 seconds was set in 2017 by fellow Frenchman Francis Joyon [Jules Verne trophy Official Website]. Coville’s achievement represents a significant leap forward in solo sailing speed and endurance.