The IMOCA 60 class yacht Banque Populaire VIII was launched on the 9 June 2015,[1] designed by Guillaume Verdier and VPLP and constructed by CDK Technologies in France.[2]
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| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Guillaume Verdier Design Office, VPLP Design, Guillaume Verdier  |
| Year | 9 June 2015 |
| Builder(s) | CDK Technologies |
| Previous Name | Bureau Vallée 2 (2017-2021) Medalia 2(2021 Onwards) |
| Launch Name | Banque Populaire 8 (New - 2017) |
| Racing | |
| Class association | IMOCA 60 |
Ownership edit
Banque Populaire VIII edit
The boat was commissioned by Banque Populaire Sailing Team for the 2016–2017 Vendée Globe.
Bureau Vallée 2 edit
In 2017 the boat was purchased by Louis Burton and based in St Malo with the intention of competing in the 2020-2021 Vendée Globe
Medalia 2 edit
In May 2021 the boat was purchased by Pip Hare and based in Poole with the intention of competing in the 2024-2025 Vendée Globe.[3][4]
Racing results edit
| Pos | Year | Race | Class | Boat Name | Skipper | Notes | Ref |
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| Round the World Races | |||||||
| 3 / 33 | 2020 | 2020–2021 Vendée Globe | IMOCA 60 | Bureau Vallée 2 |  Louis Burton (FRA) |
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| 1 / 29 | 2016 | 2016–2017 Vendée Globe | IMOCA 60 | Banque Populaire VIII | Armel Le Cléac'h (FRA) |
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| Transadlantic Races | |||||||
| 10 | 2019 | Transat Jacques Vabre | IMOCA 60 | Bureau Vallée 2 | Louis Burton (FRA) Erwan Tabarly (FRA) |
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| 2 | 2015 | Transat Jacques Vabre | IMOCA 60 | Banque Populaire VIII | Armel Le Cléac'h (FRA) Davy Beaudart (FRA) |
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| DNF | 2018 | Route du Rhum | IMOCA 60 | Bureau Vallée 2 | Louis Burton (FRA) |
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| Other Races | |||||||
References edit
- ^ "News - Armel le Cléac'h's Banque Populaire VIII launched - Vendée Globe - en".
- ^ "Historie" (in French). Retrieved 13 December 2023.
- ^ "Pip Hare and the IMOCA Bureau Vallée at the start of the next Vendée Globe".
- ^ "Pip Hare and Medallia to go again – with Louis Burton's boat!". 13 May 2021.