SINGLE HANDED YACHT RACE

SINGLE HANDED YACHT RACE

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The video covers the Observer single-handed transatlantic race, highlighting the victory of the 70-foot trimaran Pendwick Four, sailed by Alain Collat, who set a new record of 20 days. The race saw fierce competition, with Jean-Yves Terlin in Vendredi 13 finishing second. The previous record of 26 days, set in 1968, was broken. The video also mentions the British yacht, British Steel, and concludes with a reflection on the camaraderie among participants.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the 70-foot trimaran Pendwick Four achieve its record-breaking victory?

Newport, Rhode Island

San Francisco, California

Boston, Massachusetts

Miami, Florida

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the sailor of the Pendwick Four that won the race?

Toira Krause

Alain Collat

Jean-Yves Terlin

British Steel

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which yacht was described as a 'floating tennis court'?

Vendredi 13

British Steel

Pendwick Four

Number 25

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which yacht came in second place in the race?

Cap 33

Pendwick Four

British Steel

Vendredi 13

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who accompanied Alain Collat at the end of the race?

Jean-Yves Terlin

Toira Krause

A race official

A fellow sailor