{"id":1004,"date":"2023-03-20T15:55:35","date_gmt":"2023-03-20T14:55:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/merconcept.com\/course-au-large\/"},"modified":"2026-03-18T08:42:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T07:42:56","slug":"offshore-racing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/merconcept.com\/en\/offshore-racing\/","title":{"rendered":"Offshore Racing"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_large full_height valign_bottom with_video with_youtube\"><div id=\"us_bg_video_fe3e\" class=\"l-section-video\"><script id=\"us_bg_video_fe3e-script\">!function(w){var node = document.getElementById( 'us_bg_video_fe3e' );if ( w.innerWidth <= 100 ) { node.remove() }}(window);<\/script><style>@media(max-width:100px){#us_bg_video_fe3e{display:none!important}}<\/style><script id=\"youtube_fe3e\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\twindow.USYTPlayers = ( window.USYTPlayers || { initYTFunctions: [], optionsYT: [], USYTInited: false } );\r\n\t\t\t\t\twindow.USYTPlayers.initYTFunctions.push( 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aria-label=\"fal|chevron-down\"><div class=\"w-iconbox-icon\" style=\"font-size:4rem;--icon-color:#183150;\"><i class=\"fal fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><div class=\"w-iconbox-meta\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_large\" id=\"departement-course\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row mct-row-content-margin-alter via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-3\/5 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2>Ocean racing department<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3>THE PERFECT ENVIRONMENT TO SUPPORT HIGH PERFORMANCE PROJECTS, COMMITTED TO TECHNOLGICAL TRANSFERS<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Created 15 years ago by the yachtsman Fran\u00e7ois Gabart, MerConcept was born from the desire to develop an ocean racing team at the peak of innovation and performance.<\/p>\n<p>Equipped with new skills in engineering, technical studies, design and assembly of very high technology boats, MerConcept assists the creation and development of sporting, human and innovative projects, providing sportspeople with the optimum conditions for their preparation sponsors with the opportunity to get the most from their investment.<\/p>\n<p>Now based in a unique workshop in Concarneau, we design, construct and pilot the boats of the future and in particular we are supporting two demanding and high-performance projects: the ULTIM SVR-Lazartigue, a 32-meter flying trimaran, and the Imoca MACIF health\/insurance monohull, 60 feet long.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-2\/5 wpb_column vc_column_container stretched\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image us_custom_1e8286f0 align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1252\" src=\"https:\/\/merconcept.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/merconcept-course-au-large.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/merconcept.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/merconcept-course-au-large.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/merconcept.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/merconcept-course-au-large-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/merconcept.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/merconcept-course-au-large-818x1024.jpg 818w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row mct-section-projetcourse-titres height_large\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-9 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2>Our ocean racing projects<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-3 wpb_column vc_column_container stretched\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row mct-row-content-margin via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-hwrapper valign_middle wrap align_none\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap:1.20rem\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3>SVR-Lazartigue trimaran<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-socials mct-socials-classic color_brand shape_circle style_colored hover_fade\" style=\"--gap:5px;\"><div class=\"w-socials-list\"><div class=\"w-socials-item facebook\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TrimaranSVRLazartigue\/\" class=\"w-socials-item-link\" aria-label=\"Facebook\"><span class=\"w-socials-item-link-hover\"><\/span><i class=\"fab fa-facebook\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><div class=\"w-socials-item instagram\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/trimaransvrlazartigue\/\" class=\"w-socials-item-link\" aria-label=\"Instagram\"><span class=\"w-socials-item-link-hover\"><\/span><i class=\"fab fa-instagram\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><div class=\"w-socials-item twitter\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SVRLazartigue\" class=\"w-socials-item-link\" aria-label=\"X\"><span class=\"w-socials-item-link-hover\"><\/span><i class=\"fab fa-x-twitter\"><svg style=\"width:1em; margin-bottom:-.1em;\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" role=\"presentation\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M389.2 48h70.6L305.6 224.2 487 464H345L233.7 318.6 106.5 464H35.8L200.7 275.5 26.8 48H172.4L272.9 180.9 389.2 48zM364.4 421.8h39.1L151.1 88h-42L364.4 421.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row mct-row-content-margin via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Created by the architect Vincent Lauriot Pr\u00e9vost, MerConcept&#8217;s engineers and several ocean racing experts together, the SVR-LAZARTIGUE was designed to push back the limits of ocean flight. Inspired by the experience acquired on M100 with which Fran\u00e7ois holds the solo round the world record in 42 days, this multi-hull yacht which was designed and assembled at the heart of our own premises is intended to be bold and inspiring.<\/p>\n<p>This trimaran with its clean lines, futuristic design and avant-garde flight systems and piloting software, is able to sail in high speed flight around the planet. It will attempt to break records and win ocean races while promoting the colours and values and of the Kresk group around the globe. As an ambassador for the KRESK4OCEANS endowment fund, the SVR-LAZARTIGUE Trimaran will sail the oceans to raise awareness of the environmental objectives at stake.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row mct-row-content-margin mct-row-skipper-palmares mct-row-skipper-inner mct-descri-gabart via_flex valign_bottom type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container has_bg_color\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner us_custom_d18798a0\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-separator size_custom\" style=\"height:300px\"><\/div><div class=\"w-btn-wrapper align_center\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_1\" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=K7nzDldPZAg\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Watch the INSIDE video by Guillaume Gatefait<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"vc_column-overlay\" style=\"background:#183150\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>The SVR-LAZARTIGUE trimaran is the result of team work. While its central parts (central hull and floats) were manufactured at Multiplast and CDK Technologies, our teams carried out all the assembly operations, a first for an ocean racing team. This process was made possible by the increase and above all the diversity in the skills we have in-house. From high technology when drawing up the initial plans and integrating the finest detail to the meticulous finishing of the smallest parts and each square centimetre of the beach, each task required unique know-how. Sometimes passed on from the oldest members of the team, sometimes learned and expanded on while sailing, this know-how is now the richness of MerConcept.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row mct-row-content-margin via_flex valign_bottom type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>This trimaran belongs to the new generation of flying boats where aerodynamics are at least as important as hydrodynamics. The development of new technologies in all areas of design make the SVR-LAZARTIGUE trimaran a unique and revolutionary boat.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Our ambition was to design a reliable and fast boat that is ideal for both solo and crewed racing under all circumstances, whether for classic ocean races, a record-breaking campaign or a race around the world. Within the team, the philosophy was to create a boat where performance, safety and aesthetics play a vital role&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">Fran\u00e7ois Gabart<\/p>\n<p>Two and a half years after work started on its design, on 22nd July 2021 this 32m-long giant entered the water for the first time in Concarneau, its home port.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>On 7th November 2021, just three months after its launch, Fran\u00e7ois Gabart took the start of the Transat Jacques Vabre alongside his co-skipper Tom Laperche. At the end of 16 days of racing and a tough battle, the two skippers finished in an excellent second place in this historic Transatlantic ocean race. This high-class performance promised a fine future for this new flying boat.<\/p>\n<p>This potential was confirmed by the first record the boat broke last year during the crewed crossing of the Mediterranean between Marseilles and Tunis in 13 hours 55 minutes and 37 seconds and by the Atlantic crossing in 6 days, 23 hours, 3 minutes and 15 seconds during the 12th edition of the Route du Rhum Destination Guadeloupe in November 2022.<\/p>\n<p>This new 2023 season is sure to be a dynamic one, full of history. We&#8217;ll share the schedule with you soon.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row mct-row-content-margin via_flex valign_bottom type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h4>Main dates to come<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong>5 au 8 Septembre 2024<\/strong> 24H ultim<\/p>\n<p><strong>25 septembre au 6 Octobre 2024 <\/strong>Finist\u00e8re Atlantique<\/p>\n<p><strong>Novembre 2024\u00a0<\/strong> Standby Troph\u00e9e Jules Verne<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row mct-row-content-margin via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-hwrapper valign_middle wrap align_none\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap:1.20rem\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h4>Tom Laperche<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-socials mct-socials-classic color_brand shape_circle style_colored hover_fade\" style=\"--gap:5px;\"><div class=\"w-socials-list\"><div class=\"w-socials-item facebook\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tomlaperche\/\" class=\"w-socials-item-link\" aria-label=\"Facebook\"><span class=\"w-socials-item-link-hover\"><\/span><i class=\"fab fa-facebook\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><div class=\"w-socials-item instagram\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laperchetom\/\" class=\"w-socials-item-link\" aria-label=\"Instagram\"><span class=\"w-socials-item-link-hover\"><\/span><i class=\"fab fa-instagram\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row mct-row-content-margin mct-row-skipper-palmares mct-row-skipper-inner mct-descri-gabart via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container has_bg_color\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner us_custom_43f1ad1c\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-separator size_custom\" style=\"height:300px\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"vc_column-overlay\" style=\"background:#183150\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>SKIPPER, Tom Laperche is considered to be one of the most promising young sailing talents in France. In 2021, he joined the MerConcept to take part in the Transat Jacques Vabre as co-skipper with Fran\u00e7ois Gabart. They achieved a fine second place, which enabled Tom to confirm his unrivalled navigational skills, his ability to adapt quickly to new boats and to work in a team with experienced sailors.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row mct-row-content-margin mct-row-skipper-palmares via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container has_bg_color\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner us_custom_b7df0aba\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_53454aec mct-palmares-title has_text_color\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Record<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column mct-palmares-content\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong>RECORD<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>2017<\/strong> Seventh in the Transat Jacques Vabre \u2013 Class 40<\/li>\n<li><strong>2020\u00a0<\/strong>Third in the Figaro Solo<\/li>\n<li><strong>2021<\/strong> Second in the Transat Jacques Vabre \u2013 Ultim<\/li>\n<li><strong>2021 <\/strong>Third in the Figaro Solo<\/li>\n<li><strong>2021\u00a0<\/strong>French Elite Ocean Racing Champion<\/li>\n<li><strong>2022<\/strong> Winner of the Figaro Solo \u2013 French Champion<\/li>\n<li><strong>2022<\/strong>\u00a0French Elite Ocean Racing Champion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row mct-row-content-margin via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-hwrapper valign_middle wrap align_none\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap:1.20rem\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h4>Fran\u00e7ois Gabart<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-socials mct-socials-classic color_brand shape_circle style_colored hover_fade\" style=\"--gap:5px;\"><div class=\"w-socials-list\"><div class=\"w-socials-item facebook\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/francoisgabart\/\" class=\"w-socials-item-link\" aria-label=\"Facebook\"><span class=\"w-socials-item-link-hover\"><\/span><i class=\"fab fa-facebook\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><div class=\"w-socials-item instagram\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/francoisgabart\/\" class=\"w-socials-item-link\" aria-label=\"Instagram\"><span class=\"w-socials-item-link-hover\"><\/span><i class=\"fab fa-instagram\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><div class=\"w-socials-item twitter\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/francoisgabart\" class=\"w-socials-item-link\" aria-label=\"X\"><span class=\"w-socials-item-link-hover\"><\/span><i class=\"fab fa-x-twitter\"><svg style=\"width:1em; margin-bottom:-.1em;\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" role=\"presentation\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M389.2 48h70.6L305.6 224.2 487 464H345L233.7 318.6 106.5 464H35.8L200.7 275.5 26.8 48H172.4L272.9 180.9 389.2 48zM364.4 421.8h39.1L151.1 88h-42L364.4 421.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row mct-row-content-margin via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>In 2006, Fran\u00e7ois Gabart creates MerConcept while he is still a student at the INSA. MerConcept is born from his ambition to have a successful career as a professional skipper. First of all, the company enables Fran\u00e7ois to increase his experience on different types of craft, and to perform well in the Figaro Solo race. He then wins the Vend\u00e9e Globe in 2012 and the Route du Rhum in 2014 in Imoca.<\/p>\n<p>The company takes off again in 2013, a year when Fran\u00e7ois recruits ten new people to build reliable, high-performance boats to win more races and break more records. In particular, the new staff will be working on the MACIF trimaran project.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_large\"><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row mct-row-content-margin mct-row-skipper-palmares mct-row-skipper-inner mct-descri-gabart via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container has_bg_color\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner us_custom_b546c66b\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-separator size_custom\" style=\"height:300px\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"vc_column-overlay\" style=\"background:#183150\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>As Skipper, Fran\u00e7ois Gabart is a yachtsman and a committed entrepreneur. Among these many victories, he won the prestigious Route du Rhum in 2014 and the Vend\u00e9e Globe in 2012 and 2013, beating the solo round the world record at the same time, in 42 days, 16 hours 40 minutes and 35 seconds. He is also strongly involved in environmental projects; his background illustrates his passion for the sea and his unequalled seamanship, but also his determination and commitment to environmental protection.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row mct-row-content-margin mct-row-skipper-palmares via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container has_bg_color\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner us_custom_996ee660\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_53454aec mct-palmares-title has_text_color\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Record<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column mct-palmares-content\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong>RECORD<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>2010<\/strong> French Solo Ocean Racing Champion \u2013 Figaro MACIF<\/li>\n<li><strong>2012\/2013<\/strong> Winner of the Vend\u00e9e Globe &#8211; IMOCA MACIF<\/li>\n<li><strong>2014<\/strong> Winner of the Route du Rhum &#8211; IMOCA MACIF<\/li>\n<li><strong>2015<\/strong> Winner of the Transat Jacques Vabre &#8211; MACIF Trimaran<\/li>\n<li><strong>2016<\/strong> Winner of the Transat Bakerly &#8211; MACIF Trimaran<\/li>\n<li><strong>2017<\/strong> Round the world solo record in 42d 16h 40min 35s<\/li>\n<li><strong>2018<\/strong>\u00a0Second in the Route du Rhum \u2013 MACIF Trimaran 2021 Second in the Transat Jacques Vabre \u2013 SVR-LAZARTIGUE PALMARES Trimaran<\/li>\n<li><strong>2022<\/strong> Mediterranean crewed record in 13h 55min 37s \u2013 SVR-LAZARTIGUE Trimaran<\/li>\n<li><strong>2022<\/strong> Second in the Route du Rhum \u2013 SVR-LAZARTIGUE Trimaran<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_custom\" style=\"height:12rem\"><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row mct-row-content-margin via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-hwrapper valign_middle wrap align_none\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap:1.20rem\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3>IMOCA MACIF Sant\u00e9 Pr\u00e9voyance<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-socials mct-socials-classic color_brand shape_circle style_colored hover_fade\" style=\"--gap:5px;\"><div class=\"w-socials-list\"><div class=\"w-socials-item facebook\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ImocaMACIF\/\" class=\"w-socials-item-link\" aria-label=\"Facebook\"><span class=\"w-socials-item-link-hover\"><\/span><i class=\"fab fa-facebook\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><div class=\"w-socials-item instagram\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/imocamacif\/\" class=\"w-socials-item-link\" aria-label=\"Instagram\"><span class=\"w-socials-item-link-hover\"><\/span><i class=\"fab fa-instagram\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><div class=\"w-socials-item twitter\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ImocaMacif\/\" class=\"w-socials-item-link\" aria-label=\"X\"><span class=\"w-socials-item-link-hover\"><\/span><i class=\"fab fa-x-twitter\"><svg style=\"width:1em; margin-bottom:-.1em;\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" role=\"presentation\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M389.2 48h70.6L305.6 224.2 487 464H345L233.7 318.6 106.5 464H35.8L200.7 275.5 26.8 48H172.4L272.9 180.9 389.2 48zM364.4 421.8h39.1L151.1 88h-42L364.4 421.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row mct-row-content-margin via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-20 fusion_builder_column_inner_4_5 4_5 fusion-flex-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-19\">\n<p>At the start of November 2021, APIVIA Macif Mutuelle announced its desire to continue its ocean racing programme until 2026. After the first three years of its commitment filled with victories and podiums, the next Imoca is continuing the adventure, with MACIF as main branding and APIVIA still present but to a lesser extent, alongside its talented skipper Charlie Dalin, with the construction of a new IMOCA, once again hosted and managed at MerConcept.<\/p>\n<p>This 60-foot single-hull yacht which is at the very forefront of technology has been designed by the Guillaume Verdier naval architecture firm, which was already involved in the construction of the first APIVIA alongside Charlie Dalin, who is always heavily committed thanks to his background as a naval architect. Our team will also be at the heart of this construction project, just as it was involved in the design of APIVIA 1, boosted by the experience it acquired while operating the boat: observations while sailing and performance studies in particular. The technical and sporting management of the project will also be run from our team in Concarneau, which will be the boat&#8217;s home port.<\/p>\n<p>By 2026 and with the IMOCA MACIF, Charlie Dalin will be taking the start of some of the most classic races on board this new boat: Transat Jacques Vabre (2023 and 2025), Route du Rhum (2026), and the key focus on the Vend\u00e9e Globe 2024 where Charlie will be targeting a win after his second place in the 2020 edition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row mct-row-content-margin mct-row-skipper-palmares mct-row-skipper-inner via_flex valign_bottom type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container has_bg_color\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner us_custom_87232e61\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-separator size_custom\" style=\"height:300px\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"vc_column-overlay\" style=\"background:#DBD645\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>\u201cI&#8217;m really looking forward to sailing on this new boat which will be launched in June; I&#8217;m sure that the Imoca MACIF is going to be very exciting. Macif and I have a long history together: it started in 2015 with the Macif Skipper programme, then continued in in 2019 with Apivia and is still going today under the Macif brand. We&#8217;ve come full circle! I&#8217;d like to thank everyone who&#8217;s helped me and been by my side from the start. I&#8217;m really proud of how far we&#8217;ve come and I&#8217;m delighted to be competing again surrounded by the very best!\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>Charlie Dalin, Skipper of the IMOCA MACIF<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row mct-row-content-margin via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h4>Main dates to come<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong>10 Septembre 2024<\/strong> D\u00e9fi Azimut<\/p>\n<p><strong>Novembre 2024 <\/strong>Vend\u00e9e Globe<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>&#8220;The new boat in Macif&#8217;s colours will be launched in summer 2023 and all of us will be united behind Charlie to help him in his new adventures and to dream with him&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>Nathalie Mayance, President of Apivia Macif Mutuelle<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row mct-row-content-margin via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-hwrapper valign_middle wrap align_none\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap:1.20rem\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h4>Charlie Dalin<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-socials mct-socials-classic color_brand shape_circle style_colored hover_fade\" style=\"--gap:5px;\"><div class=\"w-socials-list\"><div class=\"w-socials-item instagram\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/charliedalin\/\" class=\"w-socials-item-link\" aria-label=\"Instagram\"><span class=\"w-socials-item-link-hover\"><\/span><i class=\"fab fa-instagram\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><div class=\"w-socials-item twitter\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CharlieDalin\" class=\"w-socials-item-link\" aria-label=\"X\"><span class=\"w-socials-item-link-hover\"><\/span><i class=\"fab fa-x-twitter\"><svg style=\"width:1em; margin-bottom:-.1em;\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" role=\"presentation\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M389.2 48h70.6L305.6 224.2 487 464H345L233.7 318.6 106.5 464H35.8L200.7 275.5 26.8 48H172.4L272.9 180.9 389.2 48zM364.4 421.8h39.1L151.1 88h-42L364.4 421.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row mct-row-content-margin mct-row-skipper-palmares mct-row-skipper-inner via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container has_bg_color\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner us_custom_eec6b0da\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-separator size_custom\" style=\"height:300px\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"vc_column-overlay\" style=\"background:#DBD645\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>SKIPPER, Charlie Dalin is no stranger to great adventures and has created an incredible reputation for himself over the years, as both a naval architect and an accomplished sailor. His passion and experience have led to a desire shared with the MACIF group to create history on the Imoca circuit, with a first boat launched in 2019 and a second boat which is being designed to perform on circuit races, notably the Vend\u00e9e Globe 2024.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row mct-row-content-margin mct-row-skipper-palmares via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container has_bg_color\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner us_custom_e8c07c8a\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_53454aec mct-palmares-title has_text_color\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Record<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column mct-palmares-content\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong>RECORD<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>2014<\/strong>\u00a0Second in the Figaro Solo \u2013 French Solo Ocean Racing Champion<\/li>\n<li><strong>2015<\/strong>\u00a0Second in the Figaro Solo<\/li>\n<li><strong>2016<\/strong>\u00a0Second in the Figaro Solo \u2013 French Solo Ocean Racing Champion<\/li>\n<li><strong>2017 &amp; 2018<\/strong>\u00a03rd in the Figaro Solo<\/li>\n<li><strong>2019<\/strong> Winner of the Transat Jacques Vabre &#8211; Imoca Apivia<\/li>\n<li><strong>2020<\/strong>\u00a0Second in the Vend\u00e9e-Arctique \u2013 Imoca Apivia<\/li>\n<li><strong>2020-2021<\/strong>\u00a0Second in the Vend\u00e9e Globe \u2013 Imoca Apivia<\/li>\n<li><strong>2021<\/strong>\u00a0Winner of the Rolex Fastnet &amp; Second in the Transat Jacques Vabre \u2013 Imoca Apivia<\/li>\n<li><strong>2022<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Winner of the Vend\u00e9e-Arctique &amp; Winner of the Guyader Bermudes 1000 Race &amp; Winner of the D\u00e9fi Azimut \u2013 Imoca Apivia<\/li>\n<li><strong>2022\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Second in the Route Du Rhum Destination Guadeloupe \u2013 Imoca Apivia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_large\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-9 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2>65 experts behind the skippers and the boats<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-3 wpb_column vc_column_container stretched\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row mct-row-content-margin via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-10 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong>ASSISTANCE, CONSTRUCTION, COMMUNICATION, LOGISTICS, SPONSORSHIP AND MORE &#8211; A 360\u00b0 TEAM<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-2 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row mct-row-content-margin-invert via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/merconcept.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/merconcept-course-au-large-equipe.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/merconcept.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/merconcept-course-au-large-equipe.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/merconcept.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/merconcept-course-au-large-equipe-300x107.jpg 300w, https:\/\/merconcept.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/merconcept-course-au-large-equipe-1024x364.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row mct-row-content-margin via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Our team is made up of over 65 passionate people from a wide range of backgrounds, with precise know-how and trades which complement each other, but who all share the same DNA: to imagine, construct, develop and assist innovative, high performance projects with meaning.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, in the technical development phases or in major operations, the MerConcept team brings in outside skills by calling on service providers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3>STAFF NUMBERS<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two Pad30W fusion-border-below-title\">\n<p><strong>OCEAN RACING<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 30 people<\/p>\n<p>Engineers, performance specialists, research and development, electronics, IT, skippers, boat captains, preparation staff, hydraulics, electronics, etc.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CONSTRUCTION<\/strong> &#8211; 20 people<\/p>\n<p>Technicians, composite technicians, methods, management support, boat builder, etc.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MARITIME MOBILITY<\/strong> &#8211; 4 people<\/p>\n<p>Specialist engineers, management<\/p>\n<p><strong>THE LAB<\/strong> &#8211; 5 people<\/p>\n<p>Engineers specialising in Materials, Energy, Piloting, LCA and Data analysis<\/p>\n<p><strong>TRANSVERSE FUNCTIONS<\/strong> &#8211; 12 people<\/p>\n<p>Commitments, administration and finance, communication, marketing, development, partnership management, logistics, etc.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_large\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row mct-row-content-margin via_flex valign_bottom type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_ab8a5d97 mct-titre-likeh3\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2>The projects which built us<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"w-grid us_post_carousel apply_url_params type_carousel layout_465 preload_style_spinner\" id=\"us_post_list_iaa4\" style=\"--gap:0px;\"><style>.layout_465 .w-grid-item-h{}.layout_465 .usg_post_title_1{margin-bottom:1.5rem!important}<\/style><div class=\"w-grid-list owl-carousel valign_stretch dotstyle_circle navstyle_4 arrows-ver-pos_middle arrows-hor-pos_on_sides_outside arrows-disabled_hide owl-responsive-2000 autoheight with_arrows\" style=\"--transition-duration:350ms;--arrows-size:1.5rem;--arrows-hor-offset:1.5rem;--arrows-gap:10px;\">\t<article class=\"w-grid-item size_1x1 post-981 us_portfolio type-us_portfolio status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry us_portfolio_category-projects-that-built-us\" data-id=\"981\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"w-grid-item-h\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_1 entry-title color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/merconcept.com\/en\/portfolio\/imoca-apivia-en\/\">IMOCA APIVIA<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_1 without_sections\"><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image has_ratio align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"689\" src=\"https:\/\/merconcept.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/23-11-2021_MC2162_Arrivee-TJV_Guillaume-Gatefait_KRESK_105-2-1024x689.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Thanks to the experience and skills acquired on the Vend\u00e9e Globe 2012 and the technological expertise developed on the M100 trimaran, MerConcept has been selected by APIVIA Mutuelle to enable Charlie Dalin to take the start of the Vend\u00e9e Globe 2020 with a winning project.<\/p>\n<p>From the design to the construction of his 60-foot single-hull hydrofoil boat, via its technical and sporting preparation, Charlie has been able to take advantage of the experience shared by Fran\u00e7ois Gabart and the professionalism of the whole team to head to the start line on the most complete new generation IMOCA and achieve his performance objectives.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h4>Construction department involvement<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>A complete and ambitious project was then developed over 4 years from 2018. Boosted by the experience and skills acquired in the Vend\u00e9e Globe 2012 which was won by Fran\u00e7ois Gabart, 9 MerConcept joined the sailing project&#8217;s technical team to help Charlie Dalin and support him in certain fundamental choices around the boat&#8217;s design, such as the hydrofoils, the cockpit, the configuration of the rigging and structural systems and other elements.<\/p>\n<p>The boat was then designed by Charlie Dalin, the architect Guillaume Verdier and the MerConcept design office working closely together. The whole IMOCA structure (hull and deck) was constructed and assembled by the CDK yard in Lorient, supported by the project&#8217;s technical team. Charlie was able to take advantages of the experience shared by Fran\u00e7ois Gabart and the professionalism of the whole MerConcept team to take advantage of the most advanced new generation IMOCA and achieve his performance objectives.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h4>Ocean racing projects<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>2 years later, following several sailings, races won and bi-annual construction phases, the boat had developed significantly and appeared highly reliable. This work, combined with the tireless drive of the technical team and Charlie Dalin&#8217;s sailing talents, bore fruit: winner of the Transat Jacques Vabre in 2019 with Yann Eli\u00e8s, second in the Vend\u00e9e Arctique Les Sables in 2020, the first to cross the finish line of the Vend\u00e9e Globe 2020-21 (2nd in the general classification after the compensation points were calculated).<\/p>\n<p>Then, in a duo with Paul Meilhat, more recently Charlie won the Rolex Fastnet Race and the 48h Azimut challenge at the start of the 2021 season. They also successfully took part together in the Transat Jacques Vabre 2021, finishing on the second step of the podium.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, Charlie Dalin ended the 2022 season with a second place, in a time of 11 d, 19 h, 28 m and 11s on the 12th edition of the Route du Rhum Destination Guadeloupe, the queen of Transatlantic solo races, which has been connecting Saint-Malo in Brittany with Pointe-\u00e0-Pitre in Guadeloupe for 44 years.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h4>Summary of MerConcept activities<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><ul>\n<li>Design in collaboration with Guillaume Verdier and Charlie Dalin<\/li>\n<li>Assembly phase, supporting the CDK teams<\/li>\n<li>Composite part production<\/li>\n<li>Design and integration of on board systems<\/li>\n<li>Technical assistance and performance optimisation<\/li>\n<li>Operation of the boat<\/li>\n<li>Sports project management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/article>\r\n\t<article class=\"w-grid-item size_1x1 post-977 us_portfolio type-us_portfolio status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry us_portfolio_category-projects-that-built-us\" data-id=\"977\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"w-grid-item-h\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_1 entry-title color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/merconcept.com\/en\/portfolio\/11th-hour-racing-team-en\/\">TRIMARAN MACIF<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_1 without_sections\"><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image has_ratio align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><div style=\"padding-bottom:100%\"><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/merconcept.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MACIF_181019_0527-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-30 fusion_builder_column_inner_4_5 4_5 fusion-flex-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-26\">\n<p>Managed by MerConcept, which was entrusted with its project management, the M100 trimaran was launched in 2015. Winner of the Transat Jacques Vabre, the Single-Handed Trans-Atlantic Race and The Bridge and holder of the Round the world solo record in 2017, this Ultim has had a whole host of successes, while reducing its fossil fuel consumption thanks to its solar panels and wind turbine.<\/p>\n<p>M100 went back into the yard following this record of 42 days 16 hours and 40 minutes to be optimised to remain at the highest level and to meet the new challenge of ocean racing: to be able to fly across the ocean.<\/p>\n<p>Its structural systems were significantly modified (new hydrofoil geometry, sail plan on the drift, lifting rudder, etc.) in order to increase performance with a view to the Route du Rhum 2018 and the races on the ULTIM class schedule.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/article>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"w-grid-carousel-json hidden\" onclick='return {&quot;carousel_settings&quot;:{&quot;aria_labels&quot;:{&quot;prev&quot;:&quot;Previous&quot;,&quot;next&quot;:&quot;Next&quot;},&quot;autoplayContinual&quot;:false,&quot;autoplayHoverPause&quot;:false,&quot;autoplayTimeout&quot;:3000,&quot;autoWidth&quot;:false,&quot;smartSpeed&quot;:350,&quot;margin&quot;:0,&quot;mouseDrag&quot;:true,&quot;rtl&quot;:false,&quot;slideBy&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;touchDrag&quot;:true,&quot;slideTransition&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;responsive&quot;:{&quot;0&quot;:{&quot;autoHeight&quot;:true,&quot;autoplay&quot;:false,&quot;autoWidth&quot;:false,&quot;center&quot;:false,&quot;dots&quot;:false,&quot;items&quot;:1,&quot;loop&quot;:true,&quot;nav&quot;:false,&quot;stagePadding&quot;:0,&quot;slideBy&quot;:&quot;1&quot;},&quot;1025&quot;:{&quot;autoHeight&quot;:true,&quot;autoplay&quot;:false,&quot;autoWidth&quot;:false,&quot;center&quot;:false,&quot;dots&quot;:false,&quot;items&quot;:1,&quot;loop&quot;:true,&quot;nav&quot;:true,&quot;stagePadding&quot;:0,&quot;slideBy&quot;:&quot;1&quot;},&quot;1281&quot;:{&quot;items&quot;:1,&quot;autoplay&quot;:false,&quot;center&quot;:false,&quot;dots&quot;:false,&quot;nav&quot;:true,&quot;autoHeight&quot;:true,&quot;autoWidth&quot;:false,&quot;loop&quot;:true,&quot;stagePadding&quot;:0}}}}'><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"w-btn-wrapper align_center\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_1\" title=\"Nos projets\" href=\"https:\/\/merconcept.com\/en\/nos-projets\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">All our projects<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"TRIMARAN MACIF Managed by MerConcept, which was entrusted with its project management, the M100 trimaran was launched in 2015. 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