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IMOCA 60 Macif 2
MACIF Santé Prévoyance, is an IMOCA 60 monohull sailing yacht, designed by Guillaume Verdier, built by CDK Technologies and Mer Concept in France, and launched on 24 June 2023. It has been designed for the Vendée Globe 2024, a solo tour of the world. Its skipper is the French Charlie Dalin. Design Compared to Apivia the boat is designed for better performance in the downwind conditions of the southern ocean. It was built by CDK Technologies (hull) and Mer Concept (assembly and outfitting), the sailing team and company of Francois Gabart which also manages the IMOCA campaign of Charlie Dalin Charlie Dalin (born 10 May 1984) is a French offshore sailor. He placed first in the 10th edition of the quadrennial Vendée Globe race around the world that took place in 2024–2025 completing the race within a time of 64 days, 19 hours, 22 m .... Racing results References IMOCA 60 yachts Vendée Globe yachts 2020s sailing yachts {{Yachtracing-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guillaume Verdier
Guillaume Verdier is a French naval architect noted for his designs of high performance sailboats. Life Verdier was born 28 September 1970. From 1990 to 1993 he studied at MSc in Yacht and Powercraft Design at what is now Southampton Solent University before moving to do a post graduate master at the University of Southampton in Naval Architecture from 1994 to 1995. On completing his degree and then became a member f Naval Architecture Research Department of the University of Copenhagen developing design tools. Awards In 2016, the Solent University, his alma mater, awarded him with an honorary doctorate of engineering degree. Career Verdier was recruited in 1997 by the company Finot-Conq, Which is known for its designs of 60-foot sailboats. He worked notably on the development of Christophe Auguin's Geodis, Yves Parlier's Aquitaine Innovations and on the conception of ''Sodebo'', ''Somewhere'' and on ''PRB 3'' as well, the winner of the Vendée Globe in 2000–2001 with Michel Des ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
IMOCA 60
The IMOCA ("Open 60") is a 60ft (18.3 m) development class monohull sailing yacht governed by the International Monohull Open Class Association (IMOCA). The class pinnacle event are single or two person ocean races, such as the Route du Rhum and the Vendée Globe and this has been intimately linked to design development within the class. The class is recognised by World Sailing. Class description The class is of "open" design: the boat is measurement controlled, and designers have freedom within the rules. Several parts including the mast, boom and the canting keel ram and fin are one design for safety reasons. After several severe incidents in the early years of the class a self righting capability was introduced. Each boat must be able to self-right itself at any time. Every boat must prove this capability in a 90 degree or 180 degree test. Dimensions Design restrictions include the hull length to be between 59 and and maximum draft of . The length including the bowsp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
CDK Technologies
CDK Technologies is a boat building company now located in Lorient (France) with a primary site in marine hub of Port-la-Forêt. It was founded in 1984, it specializes in the construction of prototype sailboats for offshore racing. History and main achievements CDK Technologies was founded in 1984 by Hubert Desjoyeaux, Jean Le Cam, Gaëtan Gouerou and architect Marc Van Peteghem of VPLP Design fame. Among the company's achievements are Formula 40 multihulls in the 1980s, as well as Olivier de Kersauson's1 trimaran Poulain, Foncia (2007), the monohull with which Michel Desjoyeaux won the 2008-2009 Vendée Globe and Maxi Banque Populaire V, a yacht designed for crewed records. And IMOCA 60 Macif, launched on August 16, 2011, winner of the 2012-2013 Vendée Globe skippered by François Gabart. A lot of boats it produce are moulded by other companies with CDK specialising in the final assembly and fitout of the boats. The yard has had several success notably won the Vend ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sailing Yacht
A sailing yacht (US ship prefixes SY or S/Y), is a leisure craft that uses sails as its primary means of propulsion. A yacht may be a sail or power vessel used for pleasure, cruising, or racing. There is no standard definition, so the term applies here to sailing vessels that have a cabin with amenities that accommodate overnight use. To be termed a "yacht", as opposed to a "boat", such a vessel is likely to be at least in length and have been judged to have good aesthetic qualities. Sailboat, Sailboats that do not accommodate overnight use or are smaller than are not universally called yachts. Sailing yachts in excess of are generally considered to be Superyacht, superyachts. Sailing yachts are actively used in sport and are among categories recognized by the governing body of sailing sports, World Sailing. Etymology The term ''yacht'' originates from the Dutch language, Dutch word ''jacht'' (pl. ''jachten'', which means "hunt"), and originally referred to light, fast saili ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2024–2025 Vendée Globe
The 2024–2025 Vendée Globe is a non-stop Around the world sailing record, round the world Yacht racing, yacht race for IMOCA 60 class yachts crewed by only one person. It is the tenth edition of the race; it started (on 10 November 2024), and will finish, in Les Sables-d'Olonne, France. Results Qualification The race organisers have published the initial notice of race allowing a record entry of 40 boats to compete. The rules now prohibit older IMOCA 60 from competing, with 2008 generation boats being the oldest allowed to compete. The 13 first, new-boat skipper combinations starting two of five solo races (one in 2022 or 2023 and one in 2024) qualification races and finishing one of them will be selected automatically. Significant events during qualifying included: * Sailor Fabrice Amedeo (FRA) lost his boat IMOCA 60 No Way Back, Newrest – Art & Fenêtres to a fire (following a leak and an explosion) during a qualifying race in 2022. He was able to secure another boat for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charlie Dalin
Charlie Dalin (born 10 May 1984) is a French offshore sailor. He placed first in the 10th edition of the quadrennial Vendée Globe race around the world that took place in 2024–2025 completing the race within a time of 64 days, 19 hours, 22 minutes and 49 seconds, smashing the previous record by 9 days, 8 hours, 12 minutes and 57 seconds. The edition before that he also finished second in the 2020–2021 Vendée Globe, Vendée Globe race that took place in 2020–2021, with a time of 80 days, 6 hours, 15 minutes and 47 seconds. He covered at a race average of . He has a Naval Architecture degree from the University of Southampton. He is also IMOCA world champion in 2021 and 2022. In 2023 he launched his new sailing yacht IMOCA 60 Macif 2, MACIF, an IMOCA 60 monohull. Sailing Highlights References External links * * Campaign Website 1984 births Living people Sportspeople from Le Havre Alumni of the University of Southampton French male sailors (sport) IMOCA 60 cl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
IMOCA 60 Apivia
The IMOCA 60 class yacht Apivia Mutuelle, FRA 79 was designed by Guillaume Verdier and launched in 2019 after being built CDK Technologies based in Lorient, France. The boat's initial skipper who is also a Naval architect Charlie Dalin had significant input as did MerConcept the company headed by François Gabart. Names and ownership Apivia (2018-2023) * Skipper: Carlie Dalin * Sail no.: FRA 79 The boat got line honours in the 2020-2021 Vendée Globe but was ranked second following redress given to fellow competitors. Banque Populaire XII In November 2021 the team formally announced the purchase of the boat following Apivia completing the 2021 Route du Rhum The Route du Rhum is a wikt:transatlantic, transatlantic Single-handed sailing, single-handed yacht racing, yacht race, which takes place every four years in November. The course is between Saint Malo, Brittany, Metropolitan France and Pointe-à- ..., with the team starting the handover by helping to return the boat to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
François Gabart
François Gabart (born 23 March 1983 in Saint-Michel-d'Entraygues, France) is a French professional offshore yacht racer who won the 2012-13 Vendée Globe in 78 days 2 hours 16 minutes, setting a new race record. In 2017 he set the speed record for sailing around the globe, in 42 days 16 hours 40 minutes and 35 seconds, finishing on 17 December. He was sailing solo in the 30 metre Trimaran Macif. Results *2018: **2nd of Route du Rhum *2017: ** Around the world sailing record single-handed on board trimaran Macif in 42d 16h 40' 35" *2013: ** Winner of 2012-2013 Vendée Globe on board IMOCA ' (new record in 78d 2h 16' 40") ** Winner of doublehanded Fastnet Race, with Michel Desjoyeaux, on board IMOCA ''Macif'' ** Winner of doublehanded Artemis Challenge, with Michel Desjoyeaux, on board IMOCA ''Macif'' ** Winner of doublehanded Trophée Azimut, with Michel Desjoyeaux, on board IMOCA ''Macif'' ** 2nd of Défi Azimut on board IMOCA ''Macif'' *2012: ** 2nd of Europa Warm'Up on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Transat Jacques Vabre
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Pascal Bidegorry
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IMOCA 60 Yachts
IMOCA or iMOCA may refer to: * Indianapolis Museum of Contemporary Art Indianapolis Contemporary, formerly known as the Indianapolis Museum of Contemporary Art or iMOCA, was a museum of contemporary art in Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. In 2020, the gallery's board voted to begin closing down operations, a result of ... * International Monohull Open Class Association * IMOCA 50, a former 50ft racing yacht class * IMOCA 60, an active 60ft racing yacht class used for Vendee Globe {{Disambig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vendée Globe Yachts
Vendée () is a Departments of France, department in the Pays de la Loire Regions of France, region in Western France, on the Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic coast. In 2019, it had a population of 685,442.Populations légales 2019: 85 Vendée INSEE Its Prefectures in France, prefecture is La Roche-sur-Yon. History The area today called the Vendée was originally known as the ''Bas-Poitou'' and is part of the former province of Poitou. In the southeast corner, the village of Nieul-sur-l'Autise is believed to be the birthplace of Eleanor of Aquitaine (1122–1204). Eleanor's son, Richard I of England, Richard the Lionheart often had his base in Talmont-Saint-Hilaire, Talmont. The Hundred Years' War (1337–1453) turned much of the Vendée into a battleground. Since the Vendée held ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
