A new IMOCA for Thomas Ruyant in 2026
A first in IMOCA history: The creation of three IMOCA boats designed in coordination by three teams!
Driven by the TR Racing team, Thomas Ruyant, Boris Herrmann (Malizia), and Loïs Berrehar (Banque Populaire) are joining forces to envision, design, and build three IMOCA boats together!
📍 Thanks to Alexandre Fayeulle, owner of the boat, construction of the next TR Racing IMOCA has started in Lorient, at CDK Technologies.
🧠 The design is led by Antoine Koch, supported by Finot-Conq and GSea Design.
⛵️ Seasoned observers will spot subtle differences — in the cockpit layout or helm station ergonomics — reflecting each skipper's unique input based on their sailing programs.
🌱 A responsible approach is at the heart of the project: shared tooling, reduced carbon footprint, and optimized resources.
“It’s rare in naval architecture to see a coordinated approach between three entities. Pooling efforts means collective progress — and a reduced carbon footprint for a type of project that traditionally relied on isolated designs.”
— Antoine Koch, Naval Architect
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A BOAT BUILT TO PERFORM… AND TO WIN.
Inspired by the current VULNERABLE, this new IMOCA aims for excellence in all conditions:
→ Higher speed in light winds
→ Gains during transitions and improved wave performance
→ Enhanced versatility to shine both in crewed and solo races
“This boat is a continuation of everything we’ve learned since 2019. We’re taking the fundamentals and pushing them further. It’s a technical, human, and committed project — and I’m ready to make it shine.”
— Thomas Ruyant
To make this boat shine in 2026, we need partners!
🏁 Launch: May–June 2026
🌍 Racing program through 2029: The Ocean Race, Route du Rhum, Transat Café de l’OR, Vendée Globe…
🤝 Turnkey offer: visibility, internal activations, CSR impact, shared emotions
What we offer:
✅ An experienced team
✅ Wins in the major IMOCA races
✅ A global activation platform
✅ A structured, innovative, human-centered project
👉 Could your company come on board with us?
One conversation can change everything.
Source: TR Racing
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Teams info
Countdown begins as The Ocean Race sets its sights on 2027 start in Alicante
Following The Ocean Race Atlantic, attention shifts to Alicante, the Puerto de Salida (start port) for the around the world race
•••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.
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