IDEC 3
IDEC 3 (formerly Groupama 3, Banque Populaire VII, Lending Club 2) is a racing sailing trimaran designed for transoceanic record-setting. She is one of the World's fastest ocean-going sailing vessels and a previous holder of the Jules Verne Trophy. She was originally skippered by French yachtsman Franck Cammas, with a crew of ten and sponsored by the French insurance company Groupama.
Design
Groupama 3 was designed by VPLP and built by Multiplast in Vannes, France.
Career
Groupama 3 was launched on June 7, 2006. She was the transatlantic record holder between 2007 and 2009.
During a first attempt for the Jules Verne Trophy (circumnavigation of the world) in 2008, Groupama 3 capsized off the coast of New-Zealand.
She was repaired in France and went for another attempt in 2009. Damage to the port hull led to the attempt being called off after 11 days, and the boat limped into Cape Town for repairs. She then returned to France, and set off again on January 31, 2010.
On March 20, 2010, Groupama 3 became the fastest boat to sail around the world and set a record of 48 days, 7 hours 44 minutes and 52 seconds improving on Orange II's performance in 2005 by more than 2 days. She lost the record on January 7, 2012, to Banque Populaire V, a larger trimaran.
