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8.26.25
The Ocean Race Europe | Leg 3: Fierce battle ahead on the road to Nice
After completing the longest leg of The Ocean Race Europe between Portsmouth and Cartagena, the fleet now prepares for a speedy sprint through the Mediterranean.
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| Age | 63 (3/5/62) |
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| Top performance | Winner of the Volvo Ocean Race in 2005–2006 |
| Joined Imoca on | 2003 |
| Team | CANADA OCEAN RACING - BE WATER POSITIVE |
Brian Thompson is a very experienced and successful sailor, with several round-the-world races under his belt and nearly 40 official world sailing speed records, including the prestigious Jules Verne Trophy.
With a victory in the Volvo Ocean Race in 2005–2006, a 6th place in the Route du Rhum, and another 6th place in the Vendée Globe 2008–2009, Brian is someone you want on your team for upcoming races!
In 2012, he held the record for the Jules Verne Trophy and kept it for 5 years.
Volvo Ocean Race 2005-2008 - Winner
| Name | CANADA OCEAN RACING - BE WATER POSITIVE |
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| Sail number | CAN 80 |
| Architect | Guillaume Verdier |
| Construction | 2021, CDK Technologies |
| Former names | 11TH HOUR RACING TEAM - MĀLAMA, GROUPE DUBREUIL |
| Length | 18,28m |
| Beam | 5,85m |
| Draught | 4,50m |
| Weight | 9 tonnes |
| Mast height | 29m |
| Mast type | Wing mast |
| Foils | Yes |
| Sail area max. | |
| Upwind | NC |
| Downwind | NC |
After completing the longest leg of The Ocean Race Europe between Portsmouth and Cartagena, the fleet now prepares for a speedy sprint through the Mediterranean.
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