François Gabart crossed the equator at 13:41 UTC on Tuesday. MACIF skipper sets a new record on the distance Sables d'Olonne – equator back in 66 days 1 hour and 39 minutes. Exceptional performance for the young 29 years old sailor since the previous record was held by Michel Desjoyeaux in 71 days 17 hours and 12 minutes.
