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 PRB 5 was designed by Verdier Design Team headed by Guillaume Verdier and is due to be launched in 2022, after being built by Carrington Boats in Hythe, England. The boat was shipped to France for final fitout. The hull was moulded for an Ocean Race project that was cancelled during the

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. The PRB team used the part completed as a way to accelerate their build process and get back out on the water following the sinking of PRB 4.

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2020s sailing yachts Sailboat type designs by Guillaume Verdier Vendée Globe boats IMOCA 60 Sailboat types built in the United Kingdom {{Ship-type-stub