Wing foiler in seven-hour glide across the Channel
Martin Gavériaux successfully completed a wing foil crossing of the Channel, covering approximately 120 miles in just under seven hours. The journey from Plymouth to Roscoff took him six hours and 56 minutes, marking a significant achievement in the sport. Gavériaux, who has experience in long-distance sailing, faced various challenges during the crossing, including low wind conditions and physical fatigue.
- ▪Martin Gavériaux crossed the Channel on a wing foil in six hours and 56 minutes.
- ▪The crossing from Plymouth to Roscoff is believed to be the first of its kind between these two points.
- ▪Gavériaux has previously completed the same crossing on a windsurfer in 2014.
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