Keys to Boat Design
Ocean racing boats are governed by a series of rules that make them all relatively just as fast as the others in their class. On the water, each boat’s features are different, depending on the designer…
Races
Transatlantic races, as their name indicates, cross the Atlantic Ocean, while IMOCA races, which go around the world, always travel eastward, leaving the Cape of Good Hope, Australia, New Zealand and…
Life on Board
The most normal daily things just don’t seem like themselves inside a 60-footer on the high seas…
Performance
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How does the boat’s fuel cell work?
The boat carries 1kg of hydrogen at 300 bar pressure …
Meteorology
Meteorology is fundamental from several points of view, namely the design aspects of the vessel, charting the best course, managing the preparatory sailing …
What are the advantages of an electric motor?
The main advantage of an electric motor over a combustion engine is that it is emissions-free …
Communication services for a Vendée Globe team
Providing communication services for a Vendée Globe team is a varied and comprehensive task …
