ALL ACCESS #2 | CLARISSE CRÉMER

4/12/24

IMOCA

This week, we went all the way to Gosport, England, to discover the behind-the-scenes of L'Occitane en Provence. Born in the summer of 2023, this competitive project is progressing at a steady pace under the guidance of Alex Thomson. Immerse yourself in their intense daily life

Let's dive into the thrilling preparations for the Vendée Globe. For the #IMOCA skippers, the year 2024 holds paramount importance, marking the culmination of their efforts. Sailing around the world solo is their ultimate ambition, and taking the start represents their first victory.

ALL ACCESS is the new web series produced by IMOCA in partnership with Harken. Its aim: to immerse you in the world of the skippers and behind-the-scenes of their teams throughout the year, at the heart of their intense preparation for the major challenge awaiting them at the end of the year.

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18.06A new IMOCA to match Justine Mettraux's ambitions…Following her historic performance in the last Vendée Globe, where she became the fastest woman ever to complete the legendary solo round-the-world race, Justine Mettraux is no longer hiding her ambitions.…12.06Sailing to the Arctic Circle – the magic of the Vendée Arctique…The Vendée Arctique-Les Sables d’Olonne – currently mid-way through its third edition – is a yacht race like no other, that takes IMOCA skippers into waters no other sailing event touches.…10.06Energy levels are rising again as the arctic circle draws near…After two and a half days of being thrown around in every direction, the sailors competing in the Vendée Arctique – Les Sables d’Olonne are finally enjoying a little respite.…10.06Finding the right balance…After negotiating a first frontal system and crossing a ridge of high pressure, the skippers are entering a new phase of the race. The sea has built, the wind has strengthened and the priorities have shifted. It is no longer simply a matter of sailing fast.…06.06DMG MORI GLOBAL ONE - The big reveal in Lorient…The moment a new boat is revealed to the world is always a special time.…31.05Beccaria and Cousin take on the Vendée Arctique after winter work on their foilers…The third edition of the Vendée Arctique-Les Sables D’Olonne race, which sets sail on Sunday, includes two of IMOCA’s great characters among its fleet of nine, in the form of the Italian sailor Ambrogio Beccaria and the veteran Frenchman Manuel Cousin.…

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6.18.26

A new IMOCA to match Justine Mettraux's ambitions

Following her historic performance in the last Vendée Globe, where she became the fastest woman ever to complete the legendary solo round-the-world race, Justine Mettraux is no longer hiding her ambitions.

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6.16.26

Ambrogio Beccaria secures a spectacular maiden win in the IMOCA Class after a dramatic end to the Ve…

The third edition of the Vendée Arctique-Les Sables d’Olonne will be remembered as one of the most fascinating IMOCA races of recent years, and one that has cemented this unique challenge as a minor classic in the solo o…

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Championship ranking

01	Sam GOODCHILD MACIF SANTÉ PRÉVOYANCE	230.00 pts
02	Violette DORANGE INITIATIVES-CŒUR	205.00 pts
03	Ambrogio BECCARIA ALLAGRANDE MAPEI	200.00 pts
04	Elodie BONAFOUS ASSOCIATION PETITS PRINCES - QUÉGUINER	188.00 pts
05	Francesca CLAPCICH 11TH HOUR RACING	176.00 pts
06	Nico D'ESTAIS CAFÉ JOYEUX	165.00 pts
07	Arnaud BOISSIÈRES APRIL MARINE - RECHERCHE CO-PARTENAIRE	154.00 pts
08	Manuel COUSIN COUP DE POUCE	110.00 pts
09	Corentin HOREAU MACSF	45.00 pts