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Retour à La Base
The Retour à la base, formerly Transat B to B (short for "back to Brittany") is a transatlantic single-handed yacht race exclusive to IMOCA 60 yachts, which first took place in 2007. It was introduced as a return race from destination of the Transat Jacques Vabre to Brittany, Metropolitan France, home to most IMOCA teams. Since its introduction it was held every four years in the year before the Vendée Globe except 2019. A crewed edition was planned for 2021 but was cancelled later. History 2007 edition 2011 edition 2015 edition 2023 edition The course is between Fort-de-France, Martinique, overseas France and Lorient, Brittany, Metropolitan France. It was held as a qualification race for the 2024–2025 Vendée Globe following the Transat Jacques Vabre in the 2023 IMOCA 60 race calendar. 32 skippers started the race. For several skippers it was the first solo race in an IMOCA 60, among others Sam Goodchild, Yoann Richomme, Violette Dorange and Nico Lunven ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
International Monohull Open Classes Association
The International Monohull Open Class Association (IMOCA) is the governing body of the IMOCA class. Its main task is to design the class regulations for the ocean racing yachts IMOCA 60 and organising single-handed regattas. It was established in 1991. IMOCA has been a member of World Sailing (governing body of international sailing sport) since 1999. History * Until its discontinuation, the association was also in charge of the IMOCA 50 class. * It was the sanctioning authority for the Barcelona World Race. * IMOCA organized the ''Ocean Masters World Championship'' named ''International Monohull Open Classes Association World Championship'' until 2014. In 2018 it discontinued in favour of the IMOCA Globe Series. IMOCA Globe Series The IMOCA Globe Series was conceived in 2018. Each skipper collects points throughout the season based on placement and number of participants in official races as well as the difficulty and importance of a race. IMOCA-Regattas * Rolex Fas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fort-de-France
Fort-de-France (, , ; ) is a Communes of France, commune and the capital city of Martinique, an overseas department and region of France located in the Caribbean. History Before it was ceded to France by Spain in 1635, the area of Fort-de-France was known as Iguanacaera, which translates to "Iguana Island" in the indigenous Carib language, Kariʼnja language. In 1638, Jacques Dyel du Parquet (1606–1658), nephew of Pierre Belain d'Esnambuc and first governor of Martinique, decided to have Fort Saint Louis built to protect the city against enemy attacks. The fort was soon destroyed, and rebuilt in 1669, when Louis XIV of France, Louis XIV appointed the Marquis of Baas as governor general. Under his orders and those of his successors, particularly the Charles de Courbon de Blénac, Count of Blénac, the fort was built with a Vauban design. In the 1680s, the area was settled and became the French colonial capital in the French West Indies, Caribbean and the French colonization of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samantha Davies (sailor)
Samantha "Sam" Davies (born 23 August 1974 in Portsmouth) is an English yachtswoman. Personal life Davies went to school at Portsmouth High School and received a degree in mechanical engineering from St John's College, Cambridge. She now lives in Kerlin ( Trégunc), Brittany, France. She has a son, Ruben, whom she shares with her ex-partner, fellow offshore sailor Romain Attanasio. Biography Samantha Davies came into the limelight with her 2008-2009 single-handed world circumnavigation in the Vendée Globe race, where she placed fourth. She was the third to cross the finish line, but owed a time allowance of 50 Hr to competitor Marc Guillemot, who crossed the line 48:40' after her. The time allowance was applied following both competitors' diversion to assist injured skipper Yann Eliès, but Marc Guillemot benefited from a larger handicap because of his forward position in the race. In 2009 she was awarded Yachtsman of the year by the yachting journalist association. Dur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
IMOCA 60 Paprec
The IMOCA 60 class yacht Virbac, also referred to as Virbac-Paprec, after the names of the companies Virbac Virbac is a French company dedicated to animal health located in Carros, near Nice. It was founded in 1968 by veterinarian Pierre-Richard Dick. The company is the 6th the largest veterinarian pharmaceutical group with a turnover of 1,397 milli ... and Paprec, was designed by Farr Yacht Design and launched in 2003 after being built by Cookson Boats in their New Zealand yard. The boat was lost during the 2008-2009 Vendée Globe when it stopped at Kerguelen Islands but washed ashore by a gust of wind. It was eventually recovered and put on the "Marion Dufresne" and brought back to Reunion Island before being written of and destroyed. Racing results References 2000s sailing yachts Sailing yachts designed by Farr Yacht Design Vendée Globe yachts IMOCA 60 yachts {{Ship-type-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bernard Stamm
Bernard Stamm, is a Swiss professional yachtsman, born on 29 November 1963 in Geneva, Switzerland. He is an offshore sailor who has started the Vendee Globe, Vend2016-2017 Vendée Globe, ée Globe three times but never officially completed the course. He did not have any luck starting in the 2000-2001 Vendee Globe, 2000-2001 edition of the race where he retired after a week of racing because of auto pilot failure. In 2004-2005 Vendee Globe, 2004-2005, he lost his keel in the Transat race five months before the start so didn't make the start. In the 2008-2009 Vendee Globe, 2008-2009 he collided with a cargo vessel on the first night and had to return to repair his bowsprit and mast. Setting out again three and a half days after his rivals, he got half way round before discovering a problem with his rudder bearings and attempted to find safe harbor in the Kerguelens but bad weather made it impossible to moor despite outside help, and the boat had to be abandoned. In 2012-2013 Vend ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
IMOCA 60 Safran 2
The IMOCA 60 The IMOCA ("Open 60") is a 60ft (18.3 m) development class monohull sailing yacht governed 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 an ... class yacht MACSF (baptismal name: Safran 2) was designed by Lauriot-Prévost and G. Verdier and launched in the August 2007 after being built by Chantier Naval de Laros in France. Names and ownership Safran (2007-2014) * Skipper: Marc Guillemot Quéguiner – Leucémie Espoir (2014-2017) * Skipper: Yann Elies Sensations (2017) * Skipper: Isabelle Joschke Generali (2017) * Skipper: Isabelle Joschke Monin (2018) * Skipper: Isabelle Joschke MACSF (since 2018) * Skipper: Isabelle Joschke * Sail No.: FRA 27 Racing results References 2010s sailing yachts Sailboat type designs by Guillaume Verdier Sailing yachts designed by VPLP Vendée Globe yachts IMOCA 60 yachts {{Ship-type-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marc Guillemot
Marc Guillemot is a French professional offshore sailor born on 25 June 1959 in Quimper Quimper (, ; ; or ) is a Communes of France, commune and Prefectures in France, prefecture of the Finistère Departments of France, department of Brittany (administrative region), Brittany in northwestern France. Administration Quimper is the .... In 2009 he was awarded knight of the order of merit. In December 2014, during the IMOCA Ocean Masters New York to Barcelona Race, Marc Guillemot (who was sailing alongside Morgan Lagravière), was forced to retire their boat Safran, which leading the race, after Guillemot received a severe rib injury in a fall while changing sails in gale-force winds. As Guillemot was bent over with pain, Lagravière and the race organizers determined that he needed hospital treatment and Safran headed for port. Career highlights References External links Official Facebook Page Official Website Page 1959 births Living people Sportspeople from Qu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
IMOCA 60 Generali
IMOCA or iMOCA may refer to: * Indianapolis Museum of Contemporary Art * International Monohull Open Class Association * IMOCA 50, a former 50ft racing yacht class * IMOCA 60 The IMOCA ("Open 60") is a 60ft (18.3 m) development class monohull sailing yacht governed 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 an ..., an active 60ft racing yacht class used for Vendee Globe {{Disambig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yann Elies
Yann is a French unisex given name, specifically, the Breton form of "Jean" (French for "John"). Notable persons with the name Yann include: __NOTOC__ In arts and entertainment *Yann Martel (born 1963), Canadian author *Yann Moix (born 1968), French author, film director and television presenter *Yann Peifer (born 1974), German disc-jockey *Yann Queffélec (born 1949), French author *Yann Tiersen (born 1970), French musician *Yann Le Pennetier (born 1954), a.k.a. Yann, French comics author *Yann Tomita (born 1952), Japanese musician In politics and activism *Yann Fouéré (1910–2011), French activist, Breton nationalist *Yann Goulet (1914–1999), French activist, Breton nationalist * Yann Le Pen (born 1963), French politician, daughter of French politician Jean-Marie Le Pen *Yann Piat (1949 –1994), French politician * Yann Wehrling (born 1971), French politician In sports *Yann Aurel Bisseck (born 2000), German footballer *Yann Bodiger (born 1995), French footballer * Yann ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
IMOCA 60 Foncia
The IMOCA 60 class yacht FRA 101 - Foncia designed by Farr Yacht Design Farr Yacht Design, founded by Bruce Farr in Auckland, New Zealand, is a Regatta, racing Yacht designer, yacht design firm based in Annapolis, Maryland, United States. The firm is led by Patrick Shaughnessy. Its yachts measure from to . Farr de ... and launched in the year 2007. The boat is a sister ship to PRB 3. Names and ownership Foncia (2007-2009) * Skipper: TC2 Movistar Mapfre (2010-2011) * Skipper: and Maître CoQ (2012-2013) * Skipper: Mare (2013) * Skipper: Cheminées Poujoulat (2014-2015) * Skipper: and Hubert (2015) * Skipper: Finistère Mer Vent (2016-2017) * Skipper: Corum L'Epargne (2019) * Skipper: Yes We Cam! (2020-2021) * Skipper: Devenir (since 2023) * Skipper: * Sail no.: FRA01 Racing results Gallery Foncia Brest 2008.jpg Foncia - Brest 2008-2.jpg IMOCA-Foncia-in-Plymouth-1.jpg IMOCA-Foncia-in-Plymouth-2.jpg IMOCA-Foncia-in-Plymouth.jpg IMOCA-Fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michel Desjoyeaux
Michel Desjoyeaux (born 16 July 1965 in Concarneau) is a French sailor, known for competing successfully in several long-distance single-handed races. He won the Vendée Globe race in 2000-01 and 2008–09, making him the only person to win that race more than once. In 2014–15, he was watch captain, on leg 1 on Mapfre in the Volvo Ocean Race. Mapfre article on Wikipedia File:TransatJ.Vabre6 11 2005Geant2.jpg, '' Géant'' at the start of the Transat Jacques Vabre, Le Havre, 6 November 2005 File:Route-du-Rhum-2010-Foncia-II.jpg, ''Foncia'', IMOCA 60, 24th Oct 2010 Race Results Highlights See also * Mini Transat 6.50 * Scow A scow is a smaller type of barge. Some scows are rigged as sailboat, sailing scows. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, scows carried cargo in coastal waters and inland waterways, having an advantage for navigating shallow water or small ha ... References External links * * Official Mer agitée* 1965 births Living people People ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
IMOCA 60 Groupe Bel
The IMOCA 60 class racing yacht Groupe Bel was launched in 2007 to a design by VPLP and Guillaume Verdier and constructed by Indiana Yachting in Italy. Names and ownership Groupe Bel (2007-2013) * Skipper: Kito de Pavant Imagine (2014) * Skipper: Armel Tripon For Humble Heroes (2014) * Skipper: Armel Tripon Le Souffle du Nord (2016-2017) * Skipper: Thomas Ruyant Kilcullen Team Irlande (2017) * Skipper: Enda O’Coineen V and B - Mayenne (2018-2021) * Skipper: Maxime Sorel Imagine (2022-2023) * Skipper: Conrad Colman Mail Boxes Etc. (since 2023) * Skipper: Conrad Colman * Sail no.: NZL 64 Racing results References {{reflist 2000s sailing yachts Sailing yachts designed by VPLP Sailboat type designs by Guillaume Verdier Sailboat types built in Italy Vendée Globe yachts IMOCA 60 yachts ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
