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9.18.19
Magic speed challenges today at the Défi Azimut
The conditions were ideal this afternoon off Lorient to open the Défi Azimut 2019 with a series of impressive runs!
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A seasoned and enthusiastic sailor in both singlehanded and double-handed format, the Breton skipper excels through his tenacity and his ability to keep pushing the envelope
Three months after securing third place in the Vendée Globe 2016-2017, Jérémie Beyou setting off on his fourth consecutive campaign in the singlehanded round the world race, alongside a new partner, Charal. In April 2017, the Charal company announced its partnership with Jérémie Beyou and his team through until 2022. Their shared aim is to build a winning project with a view to the Vendée Globe 2020, involving the construction of a new boat which they launched in August 2018.
“The Vendée Globe is an extraordinary race. I’ve been lucky enough to complete it in third place. It’s not just down to luck though, there’s also a lot of work involved for the whole team and I’m convinced that with these same people and with Charal, who have been supporting me with my approach, I’m capable of bettering third. Charal is the perfect partner for enabling me to win the Vendée Globe,” comments the skipper from Finistère in NW France.
2019: Défi Azimut - 1st
2019: Rolex Fastnet Race - 1st
2018: Route Du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe - ABD
2018: Défi Azimut - ABD
2018: Volvo Ocean Race - Winner
2017: Vendée Globe - 3rd
2016: Transat NY - Vendée - Winner
2015: Solitaire du Figaro 2015 - 4th
2015: Tour de France à la Voile - 10th
2015: Transat Jacques Vabre - ABD
2014: Route du Rhum - 2nd Route du Rhum 2014 - IMOCA
2014: Solitaire du Figaro - Winner
2013: Rolex Fastnet Race - 2nd
2013: Solitaire du Figaro - 5th
2013: Transat Jacques Vabre - 3rd with Christopher Pratt
2012: Vendée Globe - ABD
2011: Transat Jacques Vabre - Winner with Jean-Pierre Dick
2009: Transat Jacques Vabre - 4th with Michel Desjoyeaux
2005: La Solitaire du Figaro - Winner
2004: La Solitaire du Figaro - 4th
2004: Transat Ag2r - 6th with Kito De Pavant
2003: Transat Jacques Vabre - 4th with Vincent Riou
2001: La Solitaire du Figaro - 4th
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| Name | CHARAL |
|---|---|
| Sail number | FRA 08 |
| Architect | VPLP |
| Construction | 2018, CDK Technologies - Port La Forêt |
| Former names | |
| Length | 18,28 m |
| Beam | 5,85 m |
| Draught | 4,50 m |
| Weight | 8 tonnes |
| Mast height | 29 m |
| Mast type | Mât Aile |
| Foils | Yes |
| Surface voile max. | |
| Près | 320 m2 |
| Portant | 600 m2 |
The conditions were ideal this afternoon off Lorient to open the Défi Azimut 2019 with a series of impressive runs!
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