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Sablais skipper Sébastien Simon, registered within the NEW-YORK VENDÉE and candidate for the Vendée Globe, was current in New York on his Imoca Groupe DUBREUIL.
First for the exhibition “VENDÉE LIBERTY”,24 from 2024 in New York bay, with races “in opposition to the clock”.
Then put together to depart from New York / Vendée – Les Sables-d’Olonne.
Additionally the chance to take nice photographs in entrance of the Statue of Liberty and Manhattan (see some footage beneath).
Internationalization
Bear in mind, from the final version of the New York Vendée, that one of many objectives of internationalization is the Vendee Universewith the participation of overseas skippers, particularly receiving extra consideration within the media in North America and the ensuing international impression.
the ” New York Vendée-Les Sables d’Olonne » speculated to be a pleasant Computer virus to “evangelize” Individuals to offshore races on their very own (the Anglo-Saxons typically refuse as a result of deeply rooted customs for races involving many workforce members).
Image 1 – Could 24, 2024: The Imoca Groupe Dubreuil is photographed in entrance of the Statue of Liberty on the Liberty Run in New York (photograph by Mark Lloyd/Alea)
Sébastien Simon on Groupe Dubreuil in entrance of the Statue of Liberty – New York
Image 2 – Could 24, 2024: The Imoca Groupe Dubreuil is photographed in entrance of the Statue of Liberty on the Liberty Run in New York (photograph by Mark Lloyd/Alea)
Sébastien Simon on Groupe Dubreuil in entrance of the Statue of Liberty – New York
Image 3 –Could 24, 2024: The Imoca Groupe Dubreuil is photographed in entrance of the Statue of Liberty on the Liberty Run in New York (photograph by Mark Lloyd/Alea)
Sébastien Simon on Groupe Dubreuil in entrance of the Statue of Liberty – New York
Image 4 – Could 24, 2024: The Imoca Groupe Dubreuil is photographed in entrance of the Statue of Liberty on the Liberty Run in New York (photograph by Mark Lloyd/Alea)
Sébastien Simon on Groupe Dubreuil in entrance of the Statue of Liberty – New York
Image 5 – Could 24, 2024: The Imoca Groupe Dubreuil is photographed in entrance of the Statue of Liberty on the Liberty Run in New York (photograph by Mark Lloyd/Alea)
Sébastien Simon on Groupe Dubreuil in entrance of the Statue of Liberty – New York
Image 6 – Could 24, 2024: The Imoca Groupe Dubreuil is photographed in entrance of the Statue of Liberty on the Liberty Run in New York (photograph by Mark Lloyd/Alea)
Sébastien Simon on Groupe Dubreuil in entrance of the Statue of Liberty – New York
Philippe Brossard-Lotz
The Sablais Reporter
lereportersablais@gmail.com
VENDÉE LES SABLES-D’OLONNE NEW YORK 2024
The final qualifying race for the Vendée Globe
The primary version of the ” New York Vendée-Les Sables d’Olonne » has occurred since Could 21 to June 11, 2016.
The 2nd version deliberate for 2020 didn’t happen because of the Covid epidemic. It was become the Vendée-Arctic race.
Begin subsequent New York – Vendee scheduled for Could 29, 2024 at 8:00 p.m.
That is the final leg earlier than the massive race that each skipper desires of doing, the Vendee Universedeparture takes place on November 10, 2024 at….. 1:02 p.m.
And in addition, that is the final of the qualifying races for the Vendée Globe, giving even 1.5 miles for each mile coated. A strategy to favor companions, those that nonetheless want so as to add miles to their present quota.
A race that has the benefit of being in the identical class because the Vendée Globe, thus permitting the skippers to organize in circumstances, which aren’t similar however comparable (downwind) to the Vendée Globe, and that is extra then in nice circumstances (months of Could). -June).
The New York-Vendée-Les Sables d’Olonne race can even enable skippers with the brand new technology Imoca to finish their data of the boat and enhance their mastery.
New York Vendée Les Sables-d’Olonne 2024
Jérémie Beyou, 1st winner in 2016
Develop partnership relationships
The purpose of this race can also be to advertise financial relations between New York and Vendée.
A strategy to strengthen the tourism trade particularly by reaching most people who’ve a ardour for offshore racing within the well-known Les Sables d’Olonne.
Arrival is predicted between June 7 and 9, 2024 after a solo journey of three,200 miles.
The document remains to be held by Jérémie Beyou, the 2016 winner, in 9 days, 16 hours, 57 minutes and 52 seconds.
Philippe Brossard-Lotz
The Sablais Reporter
Earlier article
CHANGE TO AMERICAN TIME: VENDÉE New York – LES SABLES D’OLONNE
6 months earlier than the beginning of its tenth version, the Vendée Globe provides itself an American break!
The ultimate qualification and choice race for the solo round-the-world race, the New York Vendée – Les Sables d’Olonne, will begin in 15 days, on Could 29, at 8:00 pm French time.
The final conflict earlier than the Vendee Globe
Whereas among the captains have already arrived in Uncle Sam’s nation, the thrill is at its highest: the race throughout the Atlantic is lastly elevating a terrific curiosity in sports activities. The sailors are beginning this remaining take a look at earlier than the Vendée Globe to check their horses, as they attempt to show how superior they’re to their rivals.
That is additionally the final probability for some to qualify and be part of 40 are chosen for the tenth version of the Vendee Globe.
30 sailors looking for information
On Could 29, 2024 at 8pm French time (2pm native time), off the coast of New York, 30 sailors will begin the New York Vendée, twice as many as within the first version in 2016.
This transatlantic regatta which incorporates among the many favorites is scheduled for the Vendee Universe from November 10, 2024, there’s a threat of information: the downwinds ought to transfer the primary rivals in the direction of the Vendée…
With the technological progress at IMOCAs, the document time of 9d 16h 57min 52s set by Jérémie Beyou in 2016 could possibly be overwhelmed!
Vendee shines throughout the Atlantic
Along with sports activities, this journey represents a singular alternative for Vendée to shine internationally and promote financial exchanges with america.
« Along with the sporting facets, that are essential a number of months earlier than the Vendée Globe, the race provides a precious alternative to strengthen the ties between our land, our Vendée entrepreneurs and america. » explains Alain Leboeuf, president of the New York Vendée, the Vendée Globe and the Vendée Area.
Certainly, race companions and boat sponsors make the most of the occasion to bolster their presence throughout the Atlantic.
On the sidelines of the race, a singular exhibition was designed to attain this purpose: the Liberty of Vendee. This velocity race in type anti-clockwise course will probably be held on Could 24 in Manhattan.
For the contributors, who gathered on Governors Island for the occasion, this occasion is a good alternative to ascertain new business relationships.
The ocean: the widespread thread
The New York Vendée is in step with the Vendée Globe and its environmental roadmap, particularly specializing in the safety of the Oceans.
To scale back the danger of collisions between IMOCAs and marine megafauna, Biodiversity Safety Zones (ZPB) have been established alongside the route.
These areas, which have been recognized as key locations for the copy and feeding of cetaceans, have been confirmed by the group after research carried out by the Share The Ocean consortium, with the help of the Vendée Globe Endowment Fund.
Their limits are primarily based on scientific standards, statistical analyzes and recorded accident occasions.
The beginning of the race, for these identical causes and for security causes associated to the dense marine site visitors round New York and the preservation of whales, will probably be given 80 miles from the coast. The skippers will go to the place to begin at a diminished velocity.
Philippe Brossard-Lotz
The Sablais Reporter
2024-06-08 16:22:55
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