The latest generation IMOCA’s will no doubt deliver a new Vendée Globe time. But with record speeds expected due to the new generation foils, what technology has been introduced to protect both the boats and the sailors? Since the last Vendée Globe, speeds on all points of sail have increased thanks to major innovations in three main areas: foils, data capturing, and skippers’ safety.
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In a two-part podcast, Shirley Robinson chats to Vendée Globe skippers Samantha Davies, Alex Thomson, Charlie Dalin, Clarisse Cremer and Boris Herrmann. As the start date of 8th November nears, the skippers share their fears, their personal goals, and just how long they have chased success in the Vendée Globe Race.
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British sailing team, Alex Thomson Racing, have revealed who is behind the brand identity of the new HUGO BOSS boat which is launching later this year.
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After more than two years in development and build, British sailing team Alex Thomson is preparing to introduce the brand-new IMOCA race boat, HUGO BOSS.