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Yacht Class n°39 (dec 2024/jan-feb 2025)
Vendée Globe special edition
To mark the 10th edition of the legendary race and the 40th anniversary of the shipyard, Privilège Marine is unveiling its special limited edition Vendée Globe. An exceptional partnership combining performance and innovation for an exclusive clientele.
Written by : Nicolas Massines – Photos : Franck Darnet Design – Privilège Marine
The creator of the Vendée Globe, Philippe Jeantot, is also the founder of the famous Privilège Marine shipyard, based in Les Sables-d’Olonne. The same spirit of challenge unites these two institutions in the most famous of single-handed races. This non-stop, non-assisted, round-the-world yacht race, celebrated every four years, takes place aboard boats belonging to the IMOCA class. Featuring remarkable technical innovations, these monohulls are renowned for their reliability and outstanding performance. It is in this same quest for excellence that Privilège Marine has decided to offer its customers the opportunity to access catamarans with the latest generation of equipment, capable of sailing in extreme conditions. This exclusive equipment pays tribute to the legendary race through structural, technological and visual elements. Carbon mast and boom, sail and float flocking, underwater camera, routing software… The list is long and reflects this unique opportunity to sail in the wake of today’s great sailors. All the catamarans in the Privilege range, namely the Signature 510, 580 and 650, are included in this special edition.
| Question to Gildas Le Masson CEO of Privilège Marine: |
| The new Vendée Globe Limited Series, announced very recently, features some very advanced innovations and sailing technologies. Can you tell us more about it? This limited series, in collaboration with the Vendée Globe, has been developed with Arnaud Boissières, the skipper currently taking part in the 2024-2025 edition. The aim of this limited series is to enhance both safety and simplicity of navigation. This includes in particular a very high-performance autopilot, offering remarkable stability at all points of sail and in all types of sea. This is the same model used on most IMOCA boats. In addition, a number of fittings have been integrated to simplify manoeuvres and optimise the sailor’s experience. Technology is at the heart of every detail. Another strong point is the use of sails made from recyclable materials, in response to growing customer demand for more sustainable solutions. |
