Committed skipper, Conrad Colman was in 2017 the first to complete a Vendée Globe without fossil fuels.
By buying Maxime Sorel's former IMOCA boat, the same one that made him want to start ocean racing, the Lorient-based New Zealander is aiming for a participation in the Route du Rhum. Looking for committed partners to finalize his budget, Conrad will line up in the first two races of the season and start to gather miles for the Vendée Globe 2024, his ultimate goal.
2022: Guyader Bermudes 1000 Race - 10th
2016-17: Vendée Globe - 16th
2016: Transat NY - Vendée - 12th
2015: Barcelona World Race - 7th
2013: Atlantic Cup - 2nd Class40
2012: Global Ocean Race - winner in Class40
| Name | IMAGINE |
|---|---|
| Sail number | NZL 64 |
| Architect | VPLP - Verdier |
| Construction | 2007, Indiana Yachting, Italie |
| Former names | Groupe BEL, IMAGINE, For Humble Heroes, Le Souffle du Nord, Kilcullen Team Irlande, V and B - Mayenne |
| Length | 18,28 m |
|---|---|
| Beam | 5,5 m |
| Draught | 4,5 m |
| Weight | 8 tonnes |
| Mast height | 29 m |
| Mast type | Wing mast |
| Foils | No |
| Sail area max. | |
| Upwind | 365 m2 |
| Downwind | 700 m2 |
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•••New Zealander Conrad Colman wrote a new chapter in the storied history of the Vendée Globe when he crossed the finish line under a makeshift jury rig. He took 16th place when he crossed the finish line at 14:00hrs UTC.
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