Loft 57: The North Sails Podcast

The Journey to the Vendée Globe Start Line


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The Vendée Globe solo round-the-world race is a monumental event in France, capturing the nation’s heart and drawing massive crowds, both shoreside and online. As the start of this year’s race approaches, the North Sails team is busy providing crucial last-minute support to the skippers, ensuring everything is in perfect order. Join North Sails and Loft 57 ‘s guest-host Charlie Enright as we delve into the preparation required to get to the start line of this prestigious offshore ocean race.  

In this episode, we welcome Thomas Gaveriaux, CEO of TR Racing. TR Racing has two boats in the race, and they are not just aiming for victory but also promoting important social causes like cybersecurity and vulnerability. We also speak with North sail designer Max Tringale, who shares insights into how North 3Di technology enhances the versatility and durability of the IMOCA 60 sails. Additionally, Thomas Normand from North Sails France discusses the vital collaboration between sail designers, naval architects, and skippers, emphasizing the importance of adapting sails to meet the unique needs of each boat.  

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