The skippers :
Éric BELLION

Éric BELLION

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Vendée Globe track record:

2nd participation in 2024

French

Age:48

Deeply affected by the injustice inflicted on his stuttering father, Éric Bellion promotes difference as a strength through the competitions in which he takes part. He returns for his second participation in the Everest of the Seas with the same convictions and the same desire to convey his message.

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IMOCA monohull
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Architect : David Raison

Construction : 2022, Persico Marine

Launch date :  17 June 2023

Length : 18.28 m

Draught : 4.5 m

Mast height : 29 m

Foils : No

 

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The skipper's team

To meet this challenge, sailors need a lot of support.

Meet all the team assisting the skipper on this round-the-world voyage.

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IMOCA boats

Designed to withstand all weathers and break speed records... 

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Safety on the race

The Vendée Globe race is not without danger!

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