The skippers :
Jérémie BEYOU

Jérémie BEYOU

CHARAL

Vendée Globe track record :

5th participation in 2024

French

 

Age:48

Recognised as one of the best sailors in the fleet of this 10th Vendée Globe, Jérémie Beyou knows there are high expectations for his fifth appearance. After optimal preparation and impressive results in recent races, the 48-year-old skipper will be aiming for top position, but he will be up against some fierce competition.

Discover his boat

IMOCA monohull
CHARAL

Architect : Sam Manuard

Construction : 2007, Hakes Marine, Nouvelle-Zélande

Launch date : 11 July 2022

Length : 18.28 m

Beam : 5 m

Draught : 4.5 m

Displacement (weight) : 8 metric tons

Mast height : 29 m

Foils : Yes

Upwind sail area : 260 m2

Downwind sail area : 420 m2

More info on the Vendée Globe website