Technology News
A new look website
2011.11.10 - With a new design, making it even easier to find your way around, the Vendée Globe website is undergoing a revolution and has a completely new appearance. ...
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Michel Desjoyeaux looks at the new boats
2011.10.31 - What does Michel Desjoyeaux think about the latest generation of IMOCA monohulls, which have been built for the next Vendée Globe? We asked the twice ...
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Javier Sansó setting out in the 2012 Vendée Globe
2011.10.26 - It is official. Javier Sansó will be lining up at the start of the next Vendée Globe aboard a boat in the colours of his sponsor, Acciona. She ...
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A titanium keel for Safran
2011.10.14 - For the first time a Vendée Globe boat is benefit from a keel made of titanium, which is aimed at improving reliability and hydrodynamic performance. ...
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Mike Golding's monohull relaunched
2011.09.16 - The monohull Gamesa came out of the Green Marine boat yard in Hythe (GB) last Tuesday and will be christened by Princess Anne at the Southampton Boat Show, on ...
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The MACIF monohull launched in Port-la-Forêt
2011.08.16 - The new MACIF monohull, which will be taking part in the next Vendée Globe with François Gabart at the helm was launched on Tuesday in Port-la-Forêt. ...
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Major refit for Gamesa
2011.07.25 - Mike Golding’s Owen-Clarke / Clay Oliver designed Open 60 (formerly Ecover 3) is currently undergoing major work at Green Marine in the UK, with a view ...
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A mini ocean research lab for Stamm
2011.06.27 - When he takes part in the 2012 Vendée Globe, Bernard Stamm will be installing a mini oceanographic lab aboard his new monohull, which will allow real ...
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Groupe Bel back in her home port
2011.05.16 - After colliding with a sea mammal on 7th March during the Barcelona World Race, Kito de Pavant’s monohull Groupe Bel was forced to retire from the event. ...
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Cheminées Poujoulat in the water
2011.05.13 - Bernard Stamm’s brand new 60-foot boat was lowered into the water on Thursday in La Ciotat in Southern France. On Friday morning, the monohull successfully ...
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