The skippers :
Sam GOODCHILD

Sam GOODCHILD

VULNERABLE

Vendée Globe track record:

1st participation in 2024

British

Age:34

Victim of a dismasting during the last qualifier for the Vendée Globe between New York and Les Sables-d'Olonne, the British skipper won his race against the clock to ensure his place in November. A first victory for Sam Goodchild before he sets off on his first big race, attempting to conquer the Everest of the Seas!

Discover his boat

IMOCA monohull
VULNERABLE

Architect : Guillaume Verdier

Construction : 2019, Persico Marine, Italie

Launch date : 7 July 2019

Former name : LinkedOut

Length : 18.28 m

Beam : 5.85 m

Draught : 4.5 m

Weight : 8 metric tons

Mast height : 29 m

Foils : Yes

Upwind sail area : 320 m2

Downwind sail area : 430 m2

More info on the Vendée Globe website