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the boat

The Ocean Fifty class, which was created in 2021 from the Multi50 class, is closely linked to the history of ocean racing. Over the past 15 years, this class has undergone a number of changes. It became more professional in 2015 before opting to use foils in 2017. A five-part documentary series entitled Océan Fifty is broadcast every year on Canal+.

 

The Ocean Fifty class is dynamic and thoughtful. It attaches great importance to its class rules, which guarantee accessible budgets for small and medium-sized companies, as well as sustainable performance and value for its boats. Its calendar includes a circuit and a major ocean race each year, notably the Route du Rhum and the Transat Jacques Vabre. A special feature of the Ocean Fifty class is that it is the only one to allow guests on board during the Grand Prix.

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specifications

Architect: Guillaume Verdier / JPS Shipyard

Length: 15.24 m

Width: 15 m

Displacement: 3,200 kg

Air draught: 23.77 m

Draught: 3.50 m

Upwind sail area: 175 m²

Downwind sail area: 260 m²

  • Boat built in 2009.

  • Winner of the Route du Rhum 2018 & the Transat Jacques Vabre in 2021.

  • 3rd place in the Route du Rhum 2022.

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the skipper

experience and education

Luke has 10 years' experience in ocean racing projects, including Mini 6.50s, Class 40s, and Ocean Fifty. He has a degree in engineering and naval architecture, and was sales manager for HydrOcean for 7 years.

sport and sailing

On the sporting front, Luke distinguished himself by coming 4th in the World Windsurfing Championships in 2006, where he worked as a top-level sportsman for 4 years. He also achieved 13 podium finishes in the 2014 and 2015 seasons, and came 2nd in the Mini Transat in 2015 in the prototype category.

In Class40, Luke has 11 podium finishes, including 3 notable victories in the Rolex Fastnet Race, the Spi Ouest France and the 40 Malouine Lamotte. He has also competed in 5 transatlantic races, placing 6th and 7th in the Route du Rhum in 2018 and 2022, and finishing 5th in the Transat Jacques Vabre in 2021. He reached 3rd place in the Class40 championship on two occasions, in 2018 and 2021.

OCEAN FIFTY 

In 2023, Luke and his partners decided to change the boat they were going to use for their project, and opted for the Ocean Fifty. This boat is a perfect match for Luke, combining impressive speed and versatility, and performing as well on the high seas as on coastal courses. It also offers the unique opportunity to take more people on board, sharing the experience of high-performance sailing.

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