The best boat of the year in the IRC rules
This is not the first time that the JPK Composites shipyard has won the IRC Boat of the Year award. It was already the case in 2010 with the JPK 10.10. Designed by architect Jacques Valer, the 10.80 was launched in February 2014. Despite the fact that there are still few 10.80s on the water, they have dominated their class in all the races they have participated in. Among the first boats to leave the yard, Courrier du Léon skippered by Géry Trentesaux and Dream Pearl skippered by Éric Mordret and Arnaud Delamare stood out.
Courrier du Léon participated in the RORC events, winning five of the seven races in which it participated. In the Fastnet, she placed first in all classes by 1:30 hours over the second place finisher, which was Dream Pearl. These great performances put him first in the RORC "overall" standings for the 2015 season, ahead of two JPK 10.10s.
Eric Mordret and Arnaud Delamare's boat won first place in IRC2 at the Spi Ouest France Intermarché, second place at the Fastnet (all classes), and second place at the Cowes-Dinardeuros. Finally, Courrier du Léon and Dream Pearl finished first and second in the 2015 IRC-UNCL Manche Crew Championship in IRC2.
The next objective of the JPK 10.80 will be the Sydney Hobart in December.
A boat designed for the Transquadra
The 10.80 benefits from the optimizations made on the 10.10 to be both powerful and seaworthy. The hull has been optimized to combine high power, a performance factor in the breeze, with low drag for speed in light airs and performance in "open" airs
The tests carried out at sea have demonstrated the full potential of the smooth, tolerant and extremely stable boat.
The deck plan has been particularly worked on for efficiency and comfort with a very well designed helm station (coamings angled forward). The fittings have been designed for maximum efficiency and can be adapted to full crew or solo/double crew sailing.
In the offshore program, a descent protection bubble can be added to provide a watchful eye on the deck.
The interior, modern and bright, has been designed to provide comfort and quality of life while sailing. The roof's recessed area allows the crew to rest on the port and starboard side with a panoramic view of the outside. The frame bunks are used for matossage or for the crew to sleep during the race and a "wet" zone is used to store sails and oilskins.
A cruising version for family sailing
For those who mainly cruise, but like to participate in some regattas, a cruising version is available. The amenities are enhanced (oven, interior shower, curtains, hot water...). The cockpit seats are extended and covered with green teak. The cockpit is more ergonomic with double tiller and the possibility of installing a cockpit table and a protective hood. Finally, the draft is reduced and the keel can be raised.
