IMOCA Race Report #1 | New York Vendée - Day 2

5/31/24

Race

Dive into the heart of the latest IMOCA qualifying race for the Vendée Globe with Sébastien Marsset!

The skipper of IMOCA Foussier analyzes the routes of the participants in the New York Vendée - Les Sables d'Olonne. Discover the navigation strategies, weather conditions, and key moments of this exciting transatlantic race.

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28.04Girl power in IMOCA - an early season all-female training session catches the eye…The first IMOCA skippers to go out training together in preparation for a busy schedule of races in 2026 were three of the most high profile women in the fleet - Elodie Bonafous and Violette Dorange of France and the Italian-American skipper Francesca Clapcich.…10.04The Foussier Group continues its commitment alongside Sébastien Marsset…The Foussier Group today confirms the continuation of its commitment as title partner of Sébastien Marsset’s IMOCA for the Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe 2026. This partnership reaffirms a model of “efficient sobriety” and a strong social commitment to inclusion.…29.03Canada Ocean Racing's winter refits and personal preparation for Scott: Building the foundations for what’s ahead…Over the winter, while the boat has been in refit, Scott Shawyer, president and skipper of Canada Ocean Racing, hasn’t stood still.…25.03Team Francesca Clapcich unveils bold new visual identity ahead of 2026 offshore race season…Team Francesca Clapcich Powered by 11th Hour Racing has unveiled its bold new racing livery after a four month winter refit.…23.03A second Japanese around the world: An international and multicultural program…And that makes two! Japanese skipper Masa Suzuki is launching his Vendée Globe 2028 campaign at the helm of a 2006 daggerboard IMOCA, “Milai 22.” He will be the second Japanese sailor to take on the challenge of sailing solo around the world non-stop. But what truly defines Masa Suzuki’s sporting project is his desire to bring cultures together — and even break down the barriers between them.…18.02A New IMOCA - Boris’ Vision…Five months before launch, Team Malizia is putting all their efforts into building a new IMOCA boat made to tackle the toughest offshore races.…

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2026 IMOCA Globe Series opens with the 1000 Race

On Sunday 3rd May at midday local time., the IMOCA season shall kick off in Port-La-Forêt with the start of the 1000 Race. Seven skippers will line up to take on a demanding 1000nautical-mile course, stretching from the …

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4.28.26

Girl power in IMOCA - an early season all-female training session catches the eye

The first IMOCA skippers to go out training together in preparation for a busy schedule of races in 2026 were three of the most high profile women in the fleet - Elodie Bonafous and Violette Dorange of France and the Ita…

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IMOCA Race Report #1 | New York Vendée - Day 2

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2026 IMOCA Globe Series opens with the 1000 Race

Girl power in IMOCA - an early season all-female training session catches the eye

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