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Mar 2022
22m 47s

La course en solitaire (The Solo Race)

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When Kevin Escoffier entered one of the world’s most epic solo boating races, he faced long odds, dangerous waters, and stiff competition.

A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3iuoCQ2.

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