Inside Sodebo Ultim 3 with Thomas Coville

A new video from The Foil takes you aboard Sodebo Ultim 3, the foiling trimaran of French offshore great Thomas Coville. Coville walks through the boat himself, from the sail controls to the space where he eats and sleeps while racing alone.

It is a good watch for anyone curious about how these Ultim machines work for a solo skipper, and why Coville keeps coming back to the Route du Rhum.

Inside the fastest boat around the planet

Step aboard Sodebo Ultim 3 with Thomas Coville for a guided tour of his extraordinary foiling trimaran.

Thomas shows us the human-powered sail controls, flight and navigation systems, and the space where he eats and sleeps while racing alone across the ocean. He explains why going outside means slowing down, and why staying safe is part of sailing fast.

We also discuss his round-the-world records, his Rolex World Sailor of the Year nomination, and the emotion and pioneering spirit that keep drawing him back to the Route du Rhum.

Video: The Foil