3th participation in 2024
Swiss
Age:31
While his family gave him a deep love of ocean racing at an early age, the Swiss skipper was also inspired by Ellen MacArthur. Thanks to a close-knit team and harmonious relations with the rest of the fleet, Alan Roura is starting out on his third attempt with more certainty and hopes to be in the final battle.
Architect : VPLP - Pete Hobson
Construction : Carrington Boats, Southampton (GB)
Launch date : 4 August 2019
Former names : Hugo Boss
Length : 18.28 m
Beam : 5.40 m
Draught : 4.50 m
Displacement (weight) : 7.6 metric tons
Mast height : 29 m
Foils : Yes
Upwind sail area : 330 m2
Downwind sail area : 630 m2