3th participation in 2024
French
Age:47
To prepare in the most effective way for his third Vendée Globe, the 47-year-old sailor began running and then trail running with his partner, a specialist in the discipline. This is a major physical training programme that could play a real role, especially in this solo round-the-world race, known to physically test even the most seasoned sailors.
Architect : VPLP/ Verdier
Construction : 2015, Chantier Multiplast à Vannes
Launch date : 6 August 2015
Former names : Gitana 16 - Edmond de Rotschild, Malizia II - Yacht Club de Monaco
Length : 18.28 m
Beam : 5.70 m
Draught : 4.50 m
Weight: 9 metric tons
Mast height : 29 m
Foils : Yes
Upwind sail area : 290 m2
Downwind sail area : 490 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...
Find out more about the Vendée Globe yachts
The Vendée Globe race is not without danger!
Find out more about the measures taken to ensure skippers' safety.
