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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 very experienced offshore sailor, Kévin Escoffier previously headed up Team Banque Populaire’s design office and has a Jules Verne Trophy and two Volvo Ocean Race campaigns to his credit, including a victorious one in the last edition with Dongfeng Race Team.
A very experienced offshore sailor, Kévin Escoffier previously headed up Team Banque Populaire’s design office and has a Jules Verne Trophy and two Volvo Ocean Race campaigns to his credit, including a victorious one in the last edition with Dongfeng Race Team. A technology nut, this native of Saint Malo has already been part of the PRB team, playing a role in the construction of Vincent Riou’s Farr design for the Vendée Globe 2006. It’s at the helm of the VPLP/ Verdier design launched in 2010 (the last PRB helmed by Vincent Riou), that Kévin will take on this mighty challenge: his first Vendée Globe!
2019 : Défi Azimut - 2nd
2019 : Rolex Fastnet Race - 2nd
2018: Volvo Ocean Race, Dongfeng Race Team - 1st
2012: Trophée Jules Verne - 1st
2011: Rolex Fastnet Race
2009: Atlantique Nord Record
| Name | PRB |
|---|---|
| Sail number | FRA 85 |
| Architect | VPLP - Verdier |
| Construction | 2009, CDK Technologies, Port La Forêt |
| Former names | PRB |
| Length | 18,28 m |
| Beam | 5,60 m |
| Draught | 4,50 m |
| Weight | NC |
| Mast height | 29 m |
| Mast type | Mât-Aile |
| Foils | Yes |
| Surface voile max. | |
| Près | 300 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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