In a Word / Ocean racing logbook: Sun Fast OD, IMOCA, 49er FX, 470...

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Here's a summary of the regattas and offshore races for the week of July 14 to 21, 2023. On the program: victories, announcements and new races.

First Sun Fast 30 One Design launched

The first SunFast 30 OD, the new Jeanneau one-design developed with Multiplast, has been launched in front of the Vannes shipyard and is now starting its test campaign.

Violette Dorange announces her partner and her IMOCA for the Vendée Globe 2024

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Violette Dorange confirms the purchase of Hubert, Jean Lecam's IMOCA. The 22-year-old skipper's boat will carry the colors of the DeVenir project, with the McDonald's group as its new major partner.

Brest Finistère Classic: a new event for the Breton classics

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Seven classic yachts are expected between Brest and Douarnenez from August 21 to 26, 2023, for the 1st edition of the Brest Finistère Classic. Among them: Pen Duick, Fyne, Lady Maud, Mariquita, Moonbeam IV, Moonbeam and Sonata.

A Vintage category on the next CIC Transat

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The Transat, which will run in 2024 between Lorient and New York, will welcome two new vintage monohull and multihull categories.

470: Aloïse Retornaz changes teammate

Hippolyte Machetti, Aloïse Retornaz's teammate in the mixed 470, has decided to interrupt his Olympic preparation. With only a year to go before the Olympics, Aloïse Retornaz, silver medallist in Tokyo, had to find a new partner in Hugo Le Clec'h, from Morlaix.

Open de France 2023 in Martigues

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60 crews compete in the inter-series from July 31 to August 5, 2023 on the Martéguale race course.

Manon Peyre and Clara Stamminger de Moura world champions in youth 49er FX

Manon Peyre and Clara Stamminger de Mouras won the 49er FX World Championships in Travemünde, Germany. Over 100 boats of 27 different nationalities took part in the five-day competition.

An imminent departure for Norbert Sedlacek Koch

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For the fifth time, skipper Norbert Sedlacek Koch is attempting to become the first sailor to circumnavigate the globe solo, non-stop and unassisted, crossing all five oceans. He will set off from Les Sables d'Olonne on August 6, 2023.

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