IMOCA 60
6 Seasons
The IMOCA ("Open 60"), is a 60ft development class monohull sailing yacht administered by the International Monohull Open Class Association (IMOCA). The class pinnacle event are single or two person ocean races, such as the Route du Rhum and the Vendée Globe and this has been intimately linked to design development within the class.
-
Vendée Globe 2025 - Dalin Hits The Front
Episode 1
Charlie Dalin creeps into the lead by 63nm ahead of Yoann Richomme just below the Equator. But you can never say never until you cross the finishing line… Footage ©Vendée Globe
Video Producer: VR Sport Media
-
Vendée Globe 2025 - Under 1500nm to go for Dalin
Episode 2
It is just 1,500nm to go for Dalin but it's not over until you cross the line…Richomme is only 190nm behind in second place - a race definitely to the finish!! Footage ©Vendée Globe
Video Producer: VR Sport Media
-
Vendée Globe 2025 - Dalin Smashes Record
Episode 3
Dalin smashes the Vendée Globe record! More to follow... Footage ©Vendée Globe
Video Producer: VR Sport Media
-
Vendée Globe 2025 - Dalin and Richomme return to a huge welcome
Episode 4
Dalin and Richomme both smash the Vendée Globe record arriving safely home with a heroes' welcome and well deserved! Footage ©Vendée Globe
Video Producer: VR Sport Media
-
Vendée Globe 2024 - Around The World in 80 Days (or less)
Episode 5
Around the world in 80 days from some but for some of the intrepid sailors it was much less. Thirteen have finished and plenty more to come in the next few days. Footage ©Vendée Globe
Video Producer: VR Sport Media
-
51st Rolex Fastnet Race - The Race and Winners
Episode 6
Alexis Loison and Jean-Pierre Kelbert’s JPK 1050 Léon has been crowned overall winner of the Rolex Fastnet Race. No other boat still racing on the 695 nautical mile course can catch the French doublehanded duo for overall honours in this, the 51st edition of the Royal Ocean Racing Club’s offshore...
-
The Ocean Race Europe 2025 - The Teams Get Ready In Kiel
Episode 7
The start of the Ocean Race Europe 2025 is imminent and everyone is getting the final tweeks done. Both the teams and spectators are nearly ready for the race around the coastline of Europe starting in Kiel and finishing in Boka Bay. 4500nm 'trip', visiting seven countries in their IMOCA flying m...
-
The Ocean Race Europe 2025 - The Start Leg One And What A Start!
Episode 8
The Ocean Race Europe 2025 begins and Kiel gave the IMOCA fleet a great send off! It’s only Leg 1 and two boats are having extensive repairs after a major crash just minutes after the start gun… Biotherm is leading towards Portsmouth but the remaining fleet are close behind.
Video Producer: VR ...
-
The Ocean Race Europe 2025 - Leg 1 Wrap Up - Finish in Portsmouth
Episode 9
First blood goes to Biotherm winning Leg 1 convincingly (Kiel to Portsmouth) and Boris Herrmann (Team Malizia) took second place in the dying minutes from Paprec Arkéa. Hopefully MAPEI and Holcim PRB will be back to start Leg Two after repairs.
Video Producer: VR Sport Media
-
The Ocean Race Europe 2025 - Leg 2 - Portsmouth to Matosinhos Porto
Episode 10
Second Leg of the Ocean Race Europe 2025. This time it’s Cowes to Cartagena, Spain, with a very quick stop at Matosinhos, Portugal. Biotherm is leading the charge but the rest of the IMOCA fleet are close on their heels. Both Holcim PRB and Allagrande MAPEI Racing are back and fully repaired afte...
-
The Ocean Race Europe 2025 - Leg 2 Part II - Matosinhos Porto to Cartagena
Episode 11
Part Two and the IMOCA fleet are finishing in Cartagena, Spain. Biotherm is caught and overtaken on the Leg, conclusion of the protest after the collision in Kiel and Spain is ready for the fleet, Is Meilhat beatable?
Video Producer: VR Sport Media
-
The Ocean Race Europe 2025 - Leg 3 - Cartagena To Nice Part 1
Episode 12
Part One and the Cartagena Start to Nice. Biotherm and Holcim-PRB are in front changing the lead with each other whilst the chasing pack of IMOCA 60s aren't too far behind.
Video Producer: VR Sport Media
-
The Ocean Race Europe 2025 - Leg 3 - Cartagena To Nice Part 2
Episode 13
Part Two of the Cartagena to Nice Leg. Biotherm and Holcim-PRB are fighting it out to the finish in Nice, France with the rest of the IMOCA 60s scrapping for the lower points - it's not over until you cross the finish line.
Video Producer: VR Sport Media
-
The Ocean Race Europe 2025 - Leg 4 - Nice to Genova
Episode 14
Neck and neck to the finish of leg 4 for the IMOCA fleet's arrival to Genova with four teams leading the charge.
Video Producer: VR Sport Media
-
The Ocean Race Europe 2025 - Leg 5 - Genova to Boka Bay Part 1
Episode 15
Part One of the Genova to Boka Bay Leg - the longest section covering 2,000nm of the Med. Light and fluky winds so the seven teams are hugging the coast. The lead is switching all the time but Paprec Arkéa are heading the charge closely followed by Mapei, Biotherm and Malizia.
Video Producer: V...
-
The Ocean Race Europe 2025 - Leg 5 - Genova to Boka Bay Part 2
Episode 16
Five legs and around Europe - the Ocean Race Europe 2025 has finished in Boka Bay for Biotherm taking the glory with an unassailable lead! Congratulations to the crew and a well deserved rest before the short coastal race in the Bay.
Video Producer: VR Sport Media