Alex Thomson in Lorient: "The most interesting thing about the IMOCA Class?"
9/20/23
IMOCA
We met Alex Thomson at Lorient La Base and he is still a big fan of IMOCA
We asked him what he thought of the IMOCA Class today, and his answer was: PHENOMENAL
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03.09ALL ACCESS #8 with Pip Hare…Let's dive into the thrilling preparations for the Vendée Globe. For #IMOCA skippers, the year 2024 holds paramount significance, marking the pinnacle of their efforts. Sailing solo around the world is their ultimate ambition, and reaching the starting line is their first victory.…28.08Tut gut. Sailing is born!…We are delighted to announce a significant milestone in our journey; our long-standing partner, Burgerstein Vitamine, have become our title partner and our team is now proudly named “Tut gut. Sailing".…14.08The Relaunch of Holcim-PRB marks the final stretch towards the Vendée Globe for Nicolas Lunven…The entire Holcim-PRB team gathered today in Port-La-Forêt for the relaunch of the IMOCA that Nicolas Lunven will helm this autumn around the world. After two transatlantic races and a 2-month refit, the green and blue 60’ IMOCA returned to the water this morning.…02.07THE LIST OF 40 SKIPPERS UNVEILED…The 2020 edition of the Vendée Globe has generated unprecedented interest. As a result, the organisers decided to increase the number of places at the start to 40 for the 2024 edition. 44 skippers applied for this 10th edition. At the end of the New York Vendée - Les Sables d'Olonne, 42 skippers managed to qualify, but there will be only 40 at the start on 10 November 2024.…25.06ALL ACCESS #7 with Justine Mettraux…Let's dive into the thrilling preparations for the Vendée Globe. For #IMOCA skippers, the year 2024 holds paramount significance, marking the pinnacle of their efforts. Sailing solo around the world is their ultimate ambition, and reaching the starting line is their first victory.…09.06French skipper Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance) wins the New York Vendée…After leading the 28 boat IMOCA fleet since last Monday morning, and today holding a margin of over 300 miles over second place, French skipper Charlie Dalin tonight completed an emphatic victory on the 3200 nautical miles New York Vendee Les Sables d’Olonne solo race across the North Atlantic.…
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