2nd participation in 2024
French
Age:42
Paul Meilhat is closely followed by sailing fans, thanks to various victories and other successes that have brought him growing popularity on pontoons the world over. For his return to the Vendée Globe, he wants to do better than his last and only other participation, which left a bitter taste: he had to drop out when he was lying third.
Architect : Guillaume Verdier
Construction : 2022, Persico Marine
Launch date : 31 August 2022
Length : 18.28 m
Beam : 5.40 m
Draught : 4.5 m
Weight : 8 metric tons
Mast height : 29 m
Foils : Yes
Upwind sail area : 260 m2
Downwind sail area : 600 m2
To meet this challenge, sailors need a lot of support.
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Designed to withstand all weathers and break speed records...
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