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Poulain

Poulain then Un autre regard then Charal then Lyonnaise des Eaux Dumez then Sport-Elec then Idec

Launched in 1985 under the name Poulain, this 23 m trimaran built by the CDK yard for Olivier de Kersauson would have an eventful career.

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Renamed Un autre regard then Charal, she would be used for numerous solo round-the-world attempts. After a comprehensive rebuild in 1993 which added an extra 4 m to her waterline, she was renamed Lyonnaise des Eaux. In 1997 she became Sport-Elec and won the Jules Verne Trophy with Olivier de Kersauson again at the helm.

But that’s not the end of the story. Sold to Francis Joyon and renamed IDEC, she beat the solo round-the-world record in 2004, then the solo Atlantic crossing record the following year. Her career came to a sad end just a few hours after her transatlantic success. Travelling south from Lizard Point to her home port, she was wrecked on the rocks of Penmarc’h Point Brittany.

Launched

1986

Category

Prototype

Architect

VPLP Design

Builder

CDK Technologies
ACX

Materials

kevlar/carbone

Length

22,80 m

Beam

16,30 m

Draft

1,8 m/3,5 m

Air Draft

32 m

Propulsion

Sail

Sail Area

260 m²

Award

1989: Solo Round the World Record (Un autre regard, Olivier de Kersauson) 125d 19h 32m

1997: Jules Verne Trophy (Sport-Elec, Olivier de Kersauson) 71d 14h 18m

2004: Solo Round the World Record (IDEC, Francis Joyon) 72d 22h 54m 22s

2005: Solo Transatlantic Sailing Record (IDEC, Francis Joyon) 6d 4h 1m 37s

Sun Fast 30 One Design

Paragon

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