1st participation in 2024
French
Age:35
After growing up on a boat, Tanguy Le Turquais was marked by his meeting with Thierry Dubois, which led him to start ocean racing. For his first Vendée Globe, the 35-year-old skipper's main aim is to raise the profile of the Lazare charity, which organises shared accommodation for people in need.
Architect : Finot - Conq
Construction : 2007, Multiplast, Vannes
Launch date : 29 May 2008
Former names : DCNS, Comme Un Seul Homme, Groupe APICIL
Length : 18.28 m
Beam : 5.85 m
Draught : 4.5 m
Weight : 8.5 metric tons
Mast height : 29 m
Foils : Yes
Upwind sail area : 350 m2
Downwind sail area : 610 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.
