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Incredible! Ultime trimaran Edmond de Rothschild is on the way back from the Rock already, Royal Ocean Racing Club Rolex Fastnet Race record in her sights. What must it be like racing on that rocket ship? Well here's a vicarious taste of it from one of the first trial sails in France. They were learning about flying then but one thing to note: have a look at the sea... calm... This beast will foil in 10-12 knots of wind and would be 'on stops' at 15. It's bizarre to be in a gale of wind then eas