The British skipper Sam Goodchild celebrated his first victory in the IMOCA Class yesterday after crossing the finish line of the Course des Caps - Boulogne-sur-Mer - Banque Populaire du Nord, a 1,800-nautical mile sprin…
•••Sam Goodchild, the British skipper of Macif Santé Prévoyance who has been dominating the I…
•••In the Course des Caps - Boulogne sur Mer - Banque Populaire du Nord, the Onboard Reporter…
•••| 1st |  |   | 100 pts | ||
| 2nd | |   | 90 pts | ||
| 3rd | |  | 80 pts | ||
| 4 | |  | 75 pts | ||
| 5 | |  | 70 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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