Paprec Arkéa (6) is an IMOCA 60 monohull sailing yacht, designed by Antoine Koch and Finot-Conq built by Multiplast in France for Team Spirit Racing and launched on 22 February 2023. It was designed for the Vendée Globe 2024, a non-stop, round the world solo race. Its skipper is the French offshore sailor Yoann Richomme.
Design Sister-ship to For People. The boat features a fully enclosed cockpit with a shock absorbing seat. The hull is optimised for the downwind conditions of the southern ocean, but maintaining a slim design.
Racing results PosYearRaceClassBoat name(Co-)SkipperConfiguration, Time, NotesRefRound the World Races2 / 4020252024-2025 Vendée GlobeIMOCA 60Paprec Arkéa (6)solo;Transatlantic Races62024Transat New York VendéeIMOCA 60Paprec Arkéa (6)solo; 12d 11h 11m 19s12024The Transat CICIMOCA 60Paprec Arkéa (6)solo; 8d 06h 53m 32s12023Retour à la baseIMOCA 60Paprec Arkéa (6)solo; 9d 00h 03m 48s22023Transat Jacques VabreIMOCA 60Paprec Arkéa (6)double handed; 12d 01h 41m 16sOther Races4202324h Le Defi AzimutIMOCA 60Paprec Arkéa (6)double handed22023Fastnet RaceIMOCA 60Paprec Arkéa (6)double handed42023Guyader Bermudes 1000 IMOCA 60Paprec Arkéa (6)double handed
See also
Yoann Richomme (skipper) Former boats of the same team: Paprec Paprec 2 Paprec 3 Paprec 4 Paprec 5
References
External links Team Paprec Arkéa, official website