2019, an important year for the IMOCA class
New and more efficient monohulls, high intensity racing, beautiful partnerships with Iridium Communications and Thales, new program with The Ocean Race and a lot of emotions shared with all of you, thank you! Relive this season full of emotions and new things, which announce an exceptional new year with an exciting Vendée Globe!
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Thomas Ruyant: “I will not be at the start of the next Route du Rhum”
My disappointment is immense. This race holds a special place in my history. I have competed in it and won it twice. As the defending champion, I was obviously very keen to come back and defend that victory.
•••Imperious Goodchild fends off Beccaria as he storms to victory in the Défi Azimut 48 Hours
After an explosive start and a race of unbridled intensity, Sam Goodchild, skipper of MACIF Santé Prévoyance, completed his second victory of the 2026 season when winning the Défi Azimut 48 Hours solo race early this mor…
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