THE STORY
In January 2021, the Gitana Team's Maxi Edmond de Rothschild was forced to abandon its Jules Verne Trophy record attempt after sustaining significant damage to the starboard float rudder in the Indian Ocean. Despite leading the record pace by over 860 miles, the crew could not effect repairs at sea, leading to the interruption of their voyage. (tropheejulesverne.org)
TEAMS / PEOPLE:
Gitana Team, Maxi Edmond de Rothschild
WHY IT MATTERS
This incident underscores the delicate balance between pursuing record speeds and the risk of equipment failure in high-stakes ocean racing.