Louis Burton crossed the finish line of The Transat CIC this Tuesday morning (French time), after 9 days 4 hours 37 minutes and 38 seconds of racing. Arriving 21 hours, 44 minutes and 6 seconds after the winner Yoann Richomme (PAPREC ARKÉA), the skipper of Bureau Vallée, who completed the theoretical 3500 mile course at an average true speed of 14.85 knots, came 9th in the 15th edition of the race.
HIS RACE IN FIGURES
Finish time: 18:07 (French time)
Race time: 9 days 4 hours 37 minutes and 38 seconds
Distance covered: 3,275.74 nautical miles
Gap to 1st place: 21 hours 44 minutes and 6 seconds
Average speed (on the great circle route): 13.37 knots
Actual average speed: 14.85 knots
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