Why ? If Alex wins the VG, that should make quite a bit of media exposure, and if Alex wants to do the Ocean Race, woudn't be suprised about HB following up.
(and if Alex wins the VG, doubt he will do the next one, even if he doesn't win in fact)
THE IMOCA thread, single/double handed & TOR
- Thread starter Fiji Bitter
- Start date
(and if Alex wins the VG, doubt he will do the next one, even if he doesn't win in fact)
TPG
Super Anarchist
Considering American Magic is done, they certainly could have used most of those folks to build a new boat, yay American IMOCA.
Haligonian Winterr
Super Anarchist
Reduces size and weight of stringers, and increases stiffness in a monolithic panels. Same technique used on the Comanche forward of the keel.
HW
TPG
Super Anarchist
Was also in the previous Hugo Boss and a bunch of other IMOCAs that predate Comanche. Lots of discussion last time around about it.
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ttc546
Member
My outside view on this, is that Alex and ATR have pushed and are still pushing the boundaries of what ocean racing is and what it takes and means to win. Technology, design, complete and utter focus and not caring (much) what the others are doing. The fact that there are other competitors in the race may not matter to him - he will push every button, watch the numbers and sail to the numbers only. It is fascinating to observe this mind-set. I am sure the others are going down that path, but I dont see it as much as ATR are doing. As someone else has said, it is like an AC campaign - but with just one person. I will be glued to the tracker for sure come race day
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No matter what happens in the VG - I hope Alex remains involved in IMOCA in some capacity even if he's not racing anymore. He's been part of the skippers that pushed the class forward and brought a diff international presence to imoca that I feel won't be properly acknowledged and missed until he's gone.
Panoramix
Super Anarchist
This ocean race is going to be interesting....
One team with two boats can do a great job talking about sustainability while two Americans talk about how important it is to be green while burning money and pretending covid doesn’t exist.
Panoramix
Super Anarchist
12 teams are already in 2 years before start even if you consider that nobody else will take part and a third of those 12 don't make it to the start, that is still enough boats to make an interesting race. IMHO after the VG, new teams will find sponsorship. The dynamic is much better than it was before previous VOR.
https://www.theoceanrace.com/en/teams.html
JeronimoII
Anarchist
I guess someone already did. Check the “Mission for the Future” entry. Sounds bollocks.