Chronologie
From the first steamer on Lake Geneva to flying multihulls, discover the milestones of the Gitana adventure.
1876–1898
Origins on Lake Geneva
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Julie begins the adventure
The Gitana line begins with Julie de Rothschild.
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The first voyage
La Gitana sails on Lake Geneva for the first time.
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A speed record on the water
La Gitana exceeds 20 knots.
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La Gitana II
A new record at 26 knots.
1960–1986
The era of great sailing yachts
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The return of Gitana
Edmond de Rothschild revives the family tradition.
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The Fastnet
Gitana IV sets a record that stands for nineteen years.
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The Maxis
The class is created; Gitana VIII wins the Nioulargue.
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A world title
Gitana Sixty wins the 8 Metre World Cup.
2000–2013
An offshore racing team
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Gitana Team
Benjamin de Rothschild founds the racing team.
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The Route du Rhum
Gitana 11 wins in 7 days, 17 hours, 19 minutes and 6 seconds.
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The Transat and ocean records
Gitana Eighty wins The Transat; Gitana 13 sets a series of ocean records.
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An international circuit
Competing in the Extreme Sailing Series.
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The Transat Jacques Vabre
Victory for Gitana XV.
2014–2017
The first flights
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Towards flight
T-shaped rudders and foiling monohulls.
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43 knots
Gitana XV reaches 43 knots in 20 knots of wind.
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The Vendée Globe
Gitana 16 takes the start.
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GitanaMaxi
The new Ultime trimaran is launched.