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!
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
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.
