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11.29.21
Hard racing till the end
Despite a small pulley breaking the duo fought till the end to catch Mie Câlin. Like others their route was not just plain sailing and both are looking forward to a well earned break in Martinique.
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| Baptismal name | Trimtastic |
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| Architect | Farr Yacht Design |
| Construction | 2007, Southern Ocean Marine, Nouvelle-Zélande |
| Launch date | 2/3/07 |
| Former names | Paprec-Virbac 2, W Hotels, ESTRELLA DAMM, WE ARE WATER, Le Bateau des Métiers by Aerocampus, La Mie Câline, La Mie Câline – Artipôle |
| Skipper | Manuel COUSIN |
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Built in New Zealand in 2006 for Jean-Pierre Dick, this IMOCA has already set off on five round the world races, securing a victory in the 2008 Barcelona World Race in the process.
| Length | 18,28 m |
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| Beam | 5,80 m |
| Draught | 4,5 m |
| Weight | 9 tonnes |
| Mast height | 27,80m |
| Mast type | Wing mast |
| Foils | No |
| Sail area max. | |
| Upwind | 300m2 |
| Downwind | 560 m2 |
2022: Guyader Bermudes 1000 Race - 18th
2021: Transat Jacques Vabre - 18th
2021: Défi Azimut - Lorient Agglomération - Retired
2020-21: Vendée Globe - 23th (103d 18h 15min 40s)
2020: Vendée-Arctique-Les Sables d'Olonne - 15th
2019: Transat Jacques Vabre - 22nd
Despite a small pulley breaking the duo fought till the end to catch Mie Câlin. Like others their route was not just plain sailing and both are looking forward to a well earned break in Martinique.
•••The IMOCA Class has always welcomed male and female competitors, whether it be in the single-handed classics like the Vendée Globe and the Route du Rhum or double-handed races like the upcoming Transat Jacques Vabre.
•••What is important in our sport is this solidarity which is incredible. Never have I received so many messages of support. It is a solidarity that is unsurpassed. I am super proud to be part of this family.
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