Sébastien Simon: New Boat Build for 2028 with Groupe Dubreuil - Archysport

A "new Imoca of the latest generation" will be designed for the Vendee navigator, expected first on the next Route du Rhum in 2026.

No other region comes close

While the community of Newport has a buzz prior to the biennial Bermuda Race, and spectators are drawn to South Head for the start of the Sydney Hobart Race, no region comes close to the energy every four years in Vendée, France. The Vendée Globe – the elite solo, non-stop race round the world in IMOCAs – stands alone. It’s been four months since Charlie Dalin won the 10th edition, but the community will again come alive to celebrate this epic j…

Sébastien Simon: New Boat Build for 2028 with Groupe Dubreuil - Archysport

Sébastien Simon Aims for Vendée Globe Glory with Cutting-edge IMOCA Design Table of Contents Sébastien Simon Aims for Vendée Globe Glory with Cutting-edge IMOCA Design Verdier Design: A Winning Pedigree The Vendée Globe: A Test of Endurance and Innovation Potential Counterarguments and Future Considerations key data and Comparisons Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) French sailor Sébastien Simon, a rising star in the world of solo offshore raci…

The Dubreuil Group and Sébastien Simon announce the construction of a new foiling IMOCA designed by Verdier for the 2028 Vendée Globe. Its construction has been entrusted to the Carrington Boats shipyard in Southampton (UK), for a launch planned for August 2026 in Les Sables d'Olonne, before a first major event: the Route du Rhum. On January 17, Sébastien Simon crossed the finish line of the Vendée Globe in third position aboard the Groupe Dubre…