The
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 th ...
class yacht Banque Populaire VIII was launched on the 9 June 2015, designed by Guillaume Verdier and VPLP and constructed by CDK Technologies in
France
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Ownership
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Banque Populaire VIII
The boat was commissioned by Banque Populaire Sailing Team for the
2016–2017 Vendée Globe
The 2016–2017 Vendée Globe is a non-stop solo Round the World Yacht Race for IMOCA 60 class yachts this is the eighth edition of the race.
Summary
The 2016 – 17 race started from Les Sables d'Olonne on 6 November 2016; was the eighth editio ...
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Bureau Vallée 2
In 2017 the boat was purchased by Louis Burton and based in St Malo with the intention of competing in the
2020-2021 Vendée Globe
Medalia 2
In May 2021 the boat was purchased by Pip Hare and based in Poole with the intention of competing in the
2024-2025 Vendée Globe.
Racing results
References
External links
Pip Hare Racing
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2010s sailing yachts
Sailing yachts designed by VPLP
Vendée Globe boats
IMOCA 60