Ancient meets modern, beneath the time-worn masonry of the Ville Close. Where Stargazer and her skipper take in their surroundings. Strongly resisting the urge to pinch themselves, lest they be dreaming.
A Figaro racer, sister ship to Tom Dolan's (see Ad Lib 63), is cheek by jowl with the three masted caboteur Corentin.
Close by, the local IDB yard display their wares: A trio of their quirky scow bowed, cab forward, Mojito cruisers. Two 32's and a 6.50.
Their shape and style inspired by the ClasseMini 6.50 fleet, which makes the cutting edge port of Concarneau home.
Beyond, lies a futuristic blue spidery form. Outside Mer Concept's white painted workshops. That of the foiling Ultim trimaran SVR Lazartigue. Which skipper, Tom Laperche, is working up for this year's Route du Rhum.
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A familiar face is, however, missing. That of Brit Sam Goodchild with his IMOCA Macif. Also based at Mer Concept. For he is north west of Ireland, leading the Vendee Arctique race. His eye upon securing a hat trick of IMOCA championship wins; and qualification for the 2028 Vendee Globe.
Picture Credits
Sam Goodchild finish line celebrations after the 2024 Vendee Globe: courtesy of vendeeglobe.org
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