Alan ROBERTS

IMOCA Globe Series8th
Points61 pts
Age33 (3/12/90)
Top performance4th overall of The Ocean Race 2023 with Biotherm
Joined Imoca on2023
TeamL'Occitane Sailing Team
BaseSouthampton (UK)

Profile

A graduate of the Artemis Offshore Academy, the school that has nurtured many British talents, Alan Roberts has become a great Figaro and solo sailor in 10 years. With a Vendée Globe project in the pipeline, he has also been involved in a number of IMOCA projects in recent years.

Sailing Highlights

2023: Rolex Fastnet Race - 5th (L'Occitane en Provence, C.Crémer)
2023:
The Ocean Race - 4th overall on Biotherm

Boat

Name L'OCCITANE EN PROVENCE
Sail number15
ArchitectGuillaume Verdier
Construction2019, CDK Technologies, Lorient
Former namesAPIVIA
Length18,28 m
Beam5,85 m
Draught4,50 m
Weight8 tonnes
Mast height29 m
Mast typeWing mast
FoilsYes
Sail area max.
Upwind350 m2
Downwind560 m2