New discoveries and tight racing
After a little mishap with the spinnaker, the pair was not discouraged and remained in the game. This race allowed both Romain and Sébastien to discover the new boat.
•••Baptismal name | Gitana16 |
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Architect | VPLP/ Verdier |
Construction | 2015, Chantier Multiplast, Vannes |
Launch date | 8/6/15 |
Former names | Gitana 16 - Edmond de Rotschild, Malizia II - Yacht Club de Monaco |
Skippers | Sébastien JOSSE , Romain ATTANASIO |
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Ex-Edmond de Rothschild, she is one of seven new prototypes designed by VPLP-Verdier for the last edition of the Vendée Globe.
Length | 18,28 |
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Beam | 5,70 |
Draught | 4,50 |
Weight | |
Mast height | 29 mètres |
Mast type | |
Foils | Yes |
Sail area max. | |
Upwind | 290 m2 |
Downwind | 490 m2 |
2021: Transat Jacques Vabre - 7th
2021: Défi Azimut - Lorient Agglomération - 9th
2021: Rolex Fastnet Race - 6th
2020-21: Vendée Globe - 5th
2020: Défi Azimut - 7th
2020: Vendée-Arctique-Les Sables d'Olonne - 7th
2019: Transat Jacques Vabre - 12th
2019: Rolex Fastnet Race - 7th
2019: Bermudes 1000 Race - 6th
2018: Route du Rhum - 5th
2018: Monaco Globe Series - 7th
After a little mishap with the spinnaker, the pair was not discouraged and remained in the game. This race allowed both Romain and Sébastien to discover the new boat.
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