Oceanslab, is an IMOCA 60 monohull sailing yacht, designed by Sam Manuard and constructed by Pauger Composites in Hungary and Black Pepper Yachts in France,[1] launched on 22 of October 2023. It is designed for the Vendée Globe 2024, a solo tour of the world. Its skipper is the British Phil Sharp.[2]
| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Sam Manuard |
| Year | 2023-10-22 |
| Builder(s) | Pauger Composites (HUN) & Black Pepper Yachts |
| Name | Oceanslab |
| Hull appendages | |
| General | two rudders, two foils |
| Keel/board type | canting keel |
| Racing | |
| Class association | IMOCA 60 |
Design edit
IMOCA 60 Oceans Lab is the sistership to L’Occitane and Initiatives-Cœur 4.[3]
In contrast to other IMOCAs, Oceanslab is powered by fuel cells rather than a combustion engine.[2][4]
References edit
- ^ "Hydrogen race boat of the future enters final build phase". www.sail-world.com. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
- ^ a b redactoramexico (2023-01-25). "World First Hydrogen IMOCA Yacht Construction Announced by Phil Sharp and Oceanslab". Hydrogen Central. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
- ^ Rieker, Jochen. "Vendée Globe: Organspender von Boris Herrmanns Foils baut neuen Imoca". YACHT - Alles rund ums Segeln (in German). Retrieved 2024-01-01.
- ^ Vela, Giornale della (2023-08-26). ""OceansLab," the world's first hydrogen-powered Imoca". Giornale della Vela. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
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