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exclusive to

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yachts, which first took place in 2007. It was introduced as a return race from destination of the

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, home to most IMOCA teams. Since its introduction it was held every four years in the year before the

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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

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, Martinique,

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and

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, Brittany,

. It was held as a qualification race for the

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following the

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. Several skippers who announced to compete had to cancel their participation due to damages taken during the 2023 Transat Jacques Vabre or illness. Most notably reining Vendée Globe winner Yannick Bestaven and

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. The race start was on 30 November 2023. Tanguy Le Turquais and Jean Le Cam started several days later.

References

External links

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