Six French sailors undertake world's first solo Ultim trimaran race

Six experienced sailors left the western French port of Brest on Sunday for the Arkea Ultim Challenge - the first solo around the world race for powerful maxi-trimarans. They are expected to complete the journey in around 50 days, for the fastest.

After an emotional goodbye ceremony with family, friends and onlookers, the race got underway at 1:30 p.m local time at the port of Brest.

Facing 21,600 nautical