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Vendée Arctique
The Vendée Arctique is a single-handed sailing, single-handed (solo) yacht race, from France to the Arctic Circle and back. The race History The race was founded by in 2020, as a qualifier for the Vendée Globe following the cancellation of a number of the qualifying races due to COVID-19. It is named after the Département of Vendée, in France, where the race starts and ends. The race starts and finishes in Les Sables-d'Olonne, in the Département of Vendée, in France. The concept of a series of events heading up to the northern high latitudes with the intention of this race become a permanent fixture. The race is open to monohull yachts conforming to the IMOCA 60, Open 60 class criteria. Race Editions 1st Edition: 2020 2nd Edition: 2022 The course was significantly shortened due to heavy weather. See also ;IMOCA races * Vendee Globe, a non-stop single person race around the World, currently run using the IMOCA 60 Class. * The Barcelona World Race, a non-s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
IMOCA 60
The IMOCA ("Open 60"), is a 60ft development class monohull sailing yacht administered by the International Monohull Open Class Association (IMOCA). The class pinnacle event are single or two person ocean races, such as the Route du Rhum and the Vendée Globe and this has been intimately linked to design development within the class. Class description This class is of "open" design, this means the boat is measurement controlled and therefore designers have freedom within the rules. Design restrictions include the length (between 59 and ) and maximum draft (). There are no explicit restrictions on beam, mast height or sail area although these are all indirectly controlled by flotation and self-righting capability requirements. The rules also tackle safety and survival design and equipment. This class is recognised by World Sailing. Events These races are open to, but not necessarily limited to this class. * Barcelona World Race * * Rolex Fastnet Race * Route du Rhum * Sing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |