Nico d’Estais has been waiting all his life to sail solo in an IMOCA race and this weekend, when the Vendée Arctique leaves Les Sables D’Olonne for the Arctic Circle, he will be on Cloud 9.
•••The third edition of the Vendée Arctique-Les Sables D’Olonne race, which sets sail on Sund…
•••With four wins in the last five races, just about everything Sam Goodchild touches in sail…
•••| 1st |  |    | 50 pts | ||
| 2nd | |  | 45 pts | ||
| 3rd | |  | 40 pts | ||
| 4th | |  | 38 pts | ||
| 5th | |    | 36 pts | ||
| 1st | | 50 pts | ||
| 2nd | | 45 pts | ||
| 3rd | | 40 pts | ||
| 4th | | Elodie BONAFOUS
ASSOCIATION PETITS PRINCES - QUÉGUINER | ASSOCIATION PETITS PRINCES - QUÉGUINER | 38 pts |
| 5th | | Francesca CLAPCICH
11TH HOUR RACING | 11TH HOUR RACING | 36 pts |
| 6th | | Nico D'ESTAIS
CAFÉ JOYEUX | CAFÉ JOYEUX | 35 pts |
| 7th | | Arnaud BOISSIÈRES
APRIL MARINE - RECHERCHE CO-PARTENAIRE | APRIL MARINE - RECHERCHE CO-PARTENAIRE | 34 pts |
As part of its commitment to sustainability, the IMOCA class has recently introduced an experimental rule regarding the use of alternative materials in boat construction.
•••Last year the Class established its successful Green Sail rule that focused on reducing emissions in three areas of sail manufacturing – energy, waste and transportation. Now a more rigorous system is being put in place,…
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