Posts tagged sport

06
Aug 20

ORC 42 Banzai Interior

Lorient, Morbihan, Brittany, France 47º43’41″N 03º22'21″W

The TS42 is a fast cruising catamaran, built by Marsaudon Composites, entirely design for both performance and comfort.The ORC42 is a fast cruising catamaran, built by Marsaudon Composites, entirely design for both performance and comfort.
Photo assignment for Marsaudon Composites – ORC Catamarans.

17
Dec 17

Onboard the Maxi Trimaran MACIF

Atlantic Ocean, 46º52’28″N 05º40'54″W

24 hours with French sailor François Gabart onboard  his 100ft trimaran MACIFdesigned by the VPLP design team, this 30-metre wide, 21 metre wide boat has been designed for solo sailing. A light boat (14.5 tonnes) with very fine hulls.
Francois Gabart breaks Solo Round the World Record.
Departure Sat Nov 4, 2017
Arrival Sun Dec 17, 2017

Solo Round the World Tour 42D 16h 40min 35s
Max Speed 47 knots
Average Speed 27,2 Knots
Max Average in 24hs 35,2 Knots
Max dist traveled 24hs 851 NM
Actual dist traveled 27859,7 NM

Reference Time Records:

Max advance vs Coville’s Record 2799,8 NM
Ouessant / Good Hope 11D 20h 10min
Ouessant / Cape Agulhas 11D 22h 20min
Ouessant / Cape Leeuwin 19D 14h 10min
Ouessant / Cape Horn 29D 03h 15min
Ouessant / Equator turn around 36D 01h 30min
Ocean Pacific Crossing 7D 15h 15min
Cape Horn / Equator 6D 22h 15min
Equator/Equator 30D 4h 45min

Photo assignment for GQ Magazine.

http://www.gqmagazine.fr/tudor/danslapeaude/francoisgabart24 hours with French sailor François Gabart onboard  his 100ft trimaran MACIFdesigned by the VPLP design team, this 30-metre wide, 21 metre wide boat has been designed for solo sailing. A light boat (14.5 tonnes) with very fine hulls.

02
May 17

Maxi Trimaran Sodebo Ultim

Lorient, Morbihan, Brittany, France 47º43’42″N 03º22'16″W

Relaunched of the 31m maxi trimaran Sodebo Ultim’, skipper Thomas Coville (FRA)  who has successfully broken the solo round the world record, completing the 28400 nm route in 49 days 3 hours 7 minutes and 38 seconds.Relaunched of the 31m maxi trimaran Sodebo Ultim.

20
Apr 17

NORTHERN BRITTANY WITH PIERRE LE COQ

Northern Brittany

A day with Pierre Le Coq crowned RSX World Champions in Oman in 2015 and won the Bronze medal for France at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, in the men's RS:X.A road trip in Northern Brittany with Pierre Le Coq, crowned RSX World Champions in Oman in 2015 and won the Bronze medal for France at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, in the men’s RS:X One Design Windsurfing Class.

Photo assignment for Pierre Le Coq. http://www.pierrelecoq.fr
A day with Pierre Le Coq crowned RSX World Champions in Oman in 2015 and won the Bronze medal for France at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, in the men's RS:X.

08
Mar 17

MACIF Trimaran re launched

Lorient, Morbihan, Brittany, France 47º43’40″N 03º22'09″W

French sailor François Gabart and his 100ft trimaran MACIF designed by the VPLP design team, this 30-metre wide, 21 metre wide boat has been designed for solo sailing. A light boat (14.5 tonnes) with very fine hulls.The MACIF trimaran returned to sea on Wednesday 8 March, after a 4-month winter refit. In addition to checking all the parts of the boat, it mainly involved improving ergonomics. The most visible area of work carried out by the technical team focused on completely protecting the cockpit.

Being able to sail safely in dry surroundings is essential for the first single-handed round the world, which Francois Gabart is preparing to sail towards the end of the year. “Last year, we partially closed-off the cockpit. We have taken this idea further this year, with a porthole and composite bulkhead system that provides the helmsman with better. The cockpit is now completely closed. I want to be able to pilot the boat without worrying about my own safety”, explains Francois, who is satisfied with the result. This new feature must now be tested at sea!

Although the single-handed round the world record attempt is the main goal this season, Francois Gabart and Macif are also preparing for The Bridge. This race with crew will see four maxi-trimarans (Actual, Idec Sport, MACIF and Sodebo) race alongside the giant Queen Mary 2 liner, between St. Nazaire and New York (start 25 June). “The line-up will be splendid. We will be racing against Idec, which has just sailed round the world in 41 days with crew, and Sodebo, which did it in 49 days single-handed – two boats that have left their hallmark on the history of sailing”, says Francois gleefully.

For the MACIF skipper this Transat will be a new chance to further his knowledge of his 30 metre trimaran. “Right from the start, with Macif, I’ve had the following approach: each racing event serves as preparation for the next. The Bridge will prepare our round the world, which in turn will prepare the Route du Rhum 2018. Our dynamic is always to learn more and perform through progress. We do this to balance out the short-term and the long-term.”

www.macifcourseaularge.com

28
Jul 16

The French Olympic Team On The Road To Rio

Palma de Mallorca, Spain 39º31’22″N 2º42’83″E

47 Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía IBEROSTAR Palma - Fédération Française de Voile. 470 Women, Camille Lecointre, Helene Defrance.Photo assignment for the Fédération Française de Voile.

04
Jun 16

24H Kayak

Inzinzac Lochrist, Morbihan, Brittany, France 47º49’38″N 03º14'50″W

The white waters Lochrist basin hosts an annual event, the  24 hour kayaking, Inzinzac Lochrist, France.The white waters Lochrist basin hosts an annual event, the 24 hour kayaking, which on the first weekend of June, brings together 850 competitors and 10,000 spectators for a major celebration of the spirit of sport, relaxation and pleasure on the water.
Photo assignment for La Sellor Nautisme.

http://www.sellor-nautisme.fr/evenementsnautiques/les-24h-kayak.html
The white waters Lochrist basin hosts an annual event, the  24 hour kayaking, Inzinzac Lochrist, France.

20
Mar 16

Pierre Le Coq

Plérin, Côtes-d’Armor, Brittany, France 48º33’58″N 02º45'30″W

A day with Pierre Le Coq crowned RSX World Champions in Oman in 2015.A day with Pierre Le Coq crowned RSX World Champions in Oman in 2015. Now, the 26-year-old will get his chance for Olympic glory after he was selected on to the 2016 French Olympic Team for Rio.

Photo assignment for Pierre Le Coq.
A day with Pierre Le Coq crowned RSX World Champions in Oman in 2015.

30
Dec 15

45th Youth Sailing World Championships

Langkawi Island, Malaysia 6º19’03″N 99º49'43″E

Day2, 2015 Youth Sailing World Championships,<br />
Langkawi, Malaysia
Photo assignment for World Sailing & the Malaysian Sailing Association.

25
Oct 15

ISAF YOUTH WORLDS EMERGING NATIONS PROGRAMME

Langkawi Island, Malaysia 6º18’57″N 99º49'05″E

ISAF Emerging Nations Program, Langkawi, Malaysia.The Emerging Nations Programme will create opportunities and better prepare young sailors as they build up to the 2015 ISAF Youth Worlds set to be held in Langkawi, Malaysia from 27 December 2015 to 3 January 2016.

ISAF will host regional performance clinics in five continents to provide class specific coaching expertise. Furthermore, training tips, rules sessions and more will be delivered to enable young sailors to become better all-round competitors.

For more information visit the official website of the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) http://www.sailing.org/news/39868.php

Photo assignment for the International Sailing Federation (ISAF).