IMOCA Open 60, Class 40, Ultime, Ocean 50 - Transat Jacques Vabre - Le Havre FRA - Start am Sonntag

On Sunday, the Transat Jacques Vabre will start in Le Havre, leading from Le Havre to the French Caribbean island of Martinique - the highlight of this year's offshore racing season. A total of 95 two-man teams will start, divided into 4 classes. ----- With 44 teams, Class 40 has the largest fleet - the preview of Class 40. ----- With 40 teams, the Open 60 fleet is also very competitive. Numerous new constructions are included for a first test sail in view of the Vendée Globe 2024. Justine Mettraux SUI has Julien Villion FRA as co-pilot on her 'TeamWork'. Alan Roura SUI ('Hublot') is again racing with Simon Koster SUI and Oliver Heer SUI has Nils Palmieri SUI on board. ----- The 5 Ultime trimarans will pull away at the front but will sail a course some 2000 miles longer with a diversion via the Cape Verde Islands - see video. ----- Fresh winds between 25-30kn should make for a sporty start. The event website.