Famous Project: visit in pictures of Alexia Barrier's MOD 70 trimaran
We went to visit the MOD 70 which is used as a training base for the Famous Project crew, whose final objective is to win the Jules Verne Trophy with a 100% female crew.
Conceived following the disappearance of the ORMA class, the MOD 70 is a one-design trimaran, designed by VPLP in 2007. Built in 7 copies out of the 12 planned, this boat is designed for ocean racing, grand prix and to be sailed by a crew of 6 sailors.
We visited the number 5 of the series, which is currently in the hands of Alexia Barrier. She is training there with her crew, before taking possession of Francis Joyon's Ultimtrimaran, in order to try to win the Jules Verne Trophy.
The MOD 70 at La Grande Motte The large cockpit is designed for crewed navigation The port helm station The cap of the descent Repeaters are attached to the front arm fairing cover This assembly contributes to the improvement of the aerodynamics The C-foil has the function to relieve the float, but without making it fly The inside of the wing mast, which rises to 29m Hydraulic controls on board The hydraulic power plant is easily accessible, right next to the downhill The descent ladder of the central hull The bucket seat of the card table The kitchen area The two banners located between the chart table and the drift well The well of the central drift is next to the engine tank The on-board toilets The waxed closet
