The skippers :
Yoann RICHOMME

Yoann RICHOMME

PAPREC ARKÉA

Vendée Globe track record:

1st participation in 2024

French

 

Age:41

His latest results speak for themselves. Yoann Richomme will undoubtedly be one of the leaders in the fleet. His sponsor is supporting him to the hilt, with a boat meticulously geared to the highest standards of competitive performance and especially dedicated to this round-the-world race. His challenge? To truly enjoy sailing alone over such a long period.

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IMOCA monohull
PAPREC ARKÉA

Architect : Antoine Koch et Finot-Conq

Construction : 2022, Multiplast

Launch date : 22 February 2023

Length : 18.28 m

Beam : 5.50 m

Draught : 4.5 m

Mast height : 29 m

Foils : Yes

 

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The skipper's team

To meet this challenge, sailors need a lot of support.

Meet all the team assisting the skipper on this round-the-world voyage.

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IMOCA boats

Designed to withstand all weathers and break speed records... 

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Safety on the race

The Vendée Globe race is not without danger!

Find out more about the measures taken to ensure skippers' safety. 

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