Japanese skipper Kojiro Shiraishi unveiled his highly innovative new IMOCA, designed by Guillaume Verdier, on Thursday in Lorient. For Shiraishi, this project is not just about creating a new IMOCA, but also about building a team around a robust, comfortable, and fast boat. "I asked Guillaume Verdier to design my boat. He came to see me with nothing but the initial enthusiasm. We entrusted the construction to Multiplast. We hope this boat will c…
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Japanese skipper Kojiro Shiraishi unveiled his highly innovative new IMOCA, designed by Guillaume Verdier, on Thursday in Lorient. For Shiraishi, this project is not just about creating a new IMOCA, but also about building a team around a robust, comfortable, and fast boat. "I asked Guillaume Verdier to design my boat. He came to see me with nothing but the initial enthusiasm. We entrusted the construction to Multiplast. We hope this boat will c…