6th participation in 2024
French
Age:65
The oldest competitor in the race – as in the previous edition (only Rich Wilson did better by starting the Everest of the Seas at 66 in 2016) – is also the one who knows it best. With his sixth participation, an all-time record, "King Jean" continues to leave his mark on the Vendée Globe. With a climactic finale, as in 2021?
Architect : David Raison
Construction : 2023, Persico Marine
Launch date : 30 September 2023
Length : 18.28 m
Draught : 4.50 m
Foils : No
To meet this challenge, sailors need a lot of support.
Meet all the team assisting the skipper on this round-the-world voyage.
Designed to withstand all weathers and break speed records...
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The Vendée Globe race is not without danger!
Find out more about the measures taken to ensure skippers' safety.
