ALL ACCESS #9 with Sébastien Marsset
In this new episode, we joined Sébastien Marsset, skipper of the IMOCA Foussier. During 24 hours spent at sea with him, he shared his journey towards the Vendée Globe 2024 – a path filled with obstacles, often unpredictable, which he might not have anticipated before diving in.
Today, supported by his partners, he feels ready to embark on this world tour he knows well, but this time solo. It will be a first for him, and he is determined to succeed, with the ambition to take on the challenge again in four years.
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.
ALL ACCESS is the web series produced by IMOCA in partnership with Harken. Its goal is to immerse you in the world of the skippers and the behind-the-scenes of their teams throughout the year, at the heart of their intense preparation for the major challenge that awaits them at the end of the year.
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Offshore racing: a laboratory for innovation in alternative materials
As part of its commitment to sustainability, the IMOCA class has recently introduced an experimental rule regarding the use of alternative materials in boat construction.
•••Reliability – the Holy Grail for shore teams in IMOCA as the ultimate test draws ever closer
There is an old saying in sailing that yacht races are won on the shore before a boat or a skipper even sets sail and, when it comes to technical preparation, that is never more true than in the Vendée Globe.
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