The skippers
Morgan Lagravière decides at the age of 16 to follow the sport-study course of sailing. To do so, he leaves his native Reunion for the metropolis. Very quickly, Morgan won several world and French junior champion titles. These titles will allow him to join the French Olympic Sailing Team in 2008.
He was then selected to defend the colors of the Vendée on the Figaro Bénéteau circuit and became, at his 2nd birthday, the first of his kind e season, French champion in single-handed ocean racing. He then naturally turned to the Imoca class, the top class in single-handed ocean racing.
Morgan Lagravière - credit : Gaëlle Perroteau/Safran
Nicolas Lunven comes from a family of sailors and discovered sailing at an early age. He successfully competed in the Tour de France à la Voile and the RORC (Royal Ocean Racing Club) races. In 2007, he entered the Solitaire du Figaro and won the Bizuth ranking.
At only 26 years old, he won the Solitaire du Figaro 2009, for his 3rd e participation. Since then, under the colors of the insurer Generali, he has won podium after podium. In a few years, he has become a reference in the demanding Figaro Bénéteau Class.
Nicolas Lunven - credit : Gaëlle Perroteau/Safran
Passionate and curious, Nicolas Lunven multiplies experiences and supports (IMOCA 60', Moth with foil, J80, Class 40)âeuros¦ The Breton sailor participates in international races such as the Rolex Sydney-Hobart (2nd in 2012) and the Volvo Ocean Race 2014-2015.
The boat
| Class | IMOCA |
| Sail number | FRA 25 |
| Length | 18,28 m |
| Width | 5,80 m |
| Home port | La Trinité-sur-Mer |
| Architect | VPLP/Verdier |
| Job site (manufacturer) | CDK |
| Year of launch | 2015 |
| Upwind sail area | 300 m2 |
| Sail area downwind | 550 m2 |
| Source of energy production on board | Motor and hydro-generator |
Credit: Jean-Marie Liot/DPPI/ Safran
