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.
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
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.
