Biotherm, is an IMOCA 60 monohull sailing yacht, designed by Guillaume Verdier and constructed by Persico Marine in Italy, launched on 31 August 2022. It is designed for the Vendée Globe 2024, a solo tour of the world. Its skipper is the French Paul Meilhat.[1]
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| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Guillaume Verdier |
| Year | 31 August 2022 |
| Builder(s) | Persico Marine (ITA) |
| Name | Biotherm |
| Hull appendages | |
| General | two rudders, two foils |
| Keel/board type | canting keel |
| Racing | |
| Class association | IMOCA 60 |
Design edit
The design is built on Thomas Ruyants yacht LinkedOut with few changes. It it is designed to be very light.[1]
Racing Results edit
| Pos | Year | Race | Class | Boat Name | (Co-)Skipper | Configuration,
Time, Notes |
Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round the World Races | |||||||
| 4 | 2013 | The Ocean Race | IMOCA 60 | Biotherm |  Paul Meilhat (FRA)
|
crewed | [2] |
| Transatlantic Races | |||||||
| 6 | 2022 | Route de Rhum | IMOCA 60 | Biotherm | Paul Meilhat (FRA)
|
solo | |
| Other Races | |||||||
| 20 | 2023 | 24h Le Defi Azimut | IMOCA 60 | Biotherm | Paul Meilhat (FRA)
|
double handed | [3] |
See also edit
- Paul Meilhat (skipper)
References edit
- ^ a b "Paul Meilhat : 'In IMOCA, training is done on the races'". BoatsNews.com. 2022-10-17. Retrieved 2023-11-02.
- ^ "Disapproval of Team Holcim-PRB protest >> Scuttlebutt Sailing News". Scuttlebutt Sailing News. 2023-06-28. Retrieved 2023-11-02.
- ^ "Classements du Défi Azimut". www.defi-azimut.net (in French). Retrieved 2023-11-01.