Question: On December 17th, 2017, Francois GABART set a new world record for the entire journey of the world by sea. To which of the following countries he belonged?
(a) Russia
(b) Germany
(c) Japan
(d) France
Answer- (d)
Related Facts:
- On December 17th, 2017, French famous sailor François Gabart set a new record for traveling across the world through the sea alone.
- He took 42 days, 16 hours, 40 minutes and 35 seconds to complete the journey.
- Earlier, the world record was in the name of the French navigator Thomas Kovil.
- He holds the around the world sailing record single-handed on the trimaran Sodebo Ultim in 49 days 3 hours 7 minutes and 38 seconds.
Reference:
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-42383438
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Coville