"If we embark on a new boat project, I will leave."
After his triumph in the Vendée Globe at the start of the year, Yannick Bestaven quickly set the conditions for participation in 2024.
“Doing the same thing again, I don't see too much interest in it,”
he explained to the
Figaro
, giving himself time for reflection.
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Since then, the sailor and his sponsor, Maître CoQ, have clapped hands to launch the construction of a new monohull for the next round-the-world trip.
Enough to keep the flame of the one who presents himself as much as an engineer as a skipper and to satisfy the passion for the development of this
“bulldozer full of ideas and projects”
, as he is portrayed in his team.
Exciting discussions
After having made
"the tour of the architects"
and taking part in
"fascinating"
discussions
on the future of Imoca, the choice of Bestaven and its offshore racing team (YB Sailing) fell on Guillaume Verdier, who had already drawn (with VPLP) the current
Master CoQ
.
"We have known each other since
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