| Designer | Antoine Koch and Finot-Conq |
|---|---|
| Year | 22 February 2023 |
| Class | IMOCA 60 |
| Appendages | two rudders, two foils |
| Keel type | canting keel |
| Previous | Paprec 5 |
Paprec Arkéa (6) is an IMOCA 60 monohull sailing yacht, designed by Antoine Koch and Finot-Conq built by Multiplast in France for Team Spirit Racing and launched on 22 February 2023. It was designed for the Vendée Globe 2024, a non-stop, round the world solo race. Its skipper is the French offshore sailor Yoann Richomme.[1]
Design
Sister-ship to For People. The boat features a fully enclosed cockpit with a shock absorbing seat. The hull is optimised for the downwind conditions of the southern ocean, but maintaining a slim design.[1]
Racing results
| Pos | Year | Race | Class | Boat name | (Co-)Skipper | Configuration, Time, Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round the World Races | |||||||
| 2 / 40 | 2025 | 2024-2025 Vendée Globe | IMOCA 60 | Paprec Arkéa (6) | Yoann Richomme (France) | solo; | |
| Transatlantic Races | |||||||
| 6 | 2024 | Transat New York Vendée | IMOCA 60 | Paprec Arkéa (6) | Yoann Richomme (France) | solo; 12d 11h 11m 19s | |
| 1 | 2024 | The Transat CIC | IMOCA 60 | Paprec Arkéa (6) | Yoann Richomme (France) | solo; 8d 06h 53m 32s | |
| 1 | 2023 | Retour à la base | IMOCA 60 | Paprec Arkéa (6) | Yoann Richomme (France) | solo; 9d 00h 03m 48s | [2] |
| 2 | 2023 | Transat Jacques Vabre | IMOCA 60 | Paprec Arkéa (6) | Yoann Richomme (France) Yann Eliès (France) | double handed; 12d 01h 41m 16s | [3] |
| Other Races | |||||||
| 4 | 2023 | 24h Le Defi Azimut | IMOCA 60 | Paprec Arkéa (6) | Yoann Richomme (France) Yann Eliès (France) | double handed | [4] |
| 2 | 2023 | Fastnet Race | IMOCA 60 | Paprec Arkéa (6) | Yoann Richomme (France) Yann Eliès (France) | double handed | [5] |
| 4 | 2023 | Guyader Bermudes 1000 | IMOCA 60 | Paprec Arkéa (6) | Yoann Richomme (France) Yann Eliès (France) | double handed | [6] |
See also
References
- ^ Fritsch, Andreas. "Vendée Globe: Der neue Open 60 “Paprec Arkea” ist fertig" (in German). YACHT - Alles rund ums Segeln. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
- ^ "Yoann Richomme vainqueur du Retour à La Base !" (in French). retouralabase.com. Retrieved 2023-12-09.
- ^ "Richomme and Eliès (Paprec Arkéa) finish second IMOCA, pipping Britain's Sam Goodchild and French co-skipper Antoine Koch (For the Planet) to third.". 19 November 2023.
- ^ "Classements du Défi Azimut" (in French). www.defi-azimut.net. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
- ^ "Sailing News - IMOCA Open 60, Class 40 IRC - Fastnet Race 2023 - Cowes GBR - Day 3". sailing-news.com. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
- ^ "FOR PEOPLE and Charal lead the Guyader Bermudes 1000 Race at the Fastnet Rock". www.sail-world.com. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
External links
Team Paprec Arkéa, official website