The Boats

In the Artemis Ocean Racing stable… One team, three racers: we take a look a the boats flying the Artemis colours on the international offshore scene.

The Boats

Artemis Ocean Racing

Built specifically for the 2008 Vendee Globe, Artemis Ocean Racing is the first IMOCA Open 60’ designed by British naval architect Simon Rogers, who took a new approach and developed a very powerful boat boasting an impressive wingmast comparable to that found on oceanic multihulls.

The Artemis Figaro

Designed by Marc Lombard the Figaro One-Design was launched in 2003, and is built by the Beneteau yard in Vendee. This modernised version came to replace the aging original Figaro, and sailors representing the class met with Lombard on numerous occasions during the conception phase to ensure they would have a “tool” perfectly adapted to their hands.

Artemis 1, The Profit Hunter

Initially built for New-Zealander Graham Dalton to take part in the Around Alone (single-handed Round The World race with stopovers), this 60-footer was designed by the British Owen-Clarke design office and launched in 2002 under the name of Hexagon and acquired by Artemis in 2005…

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Training in sleep deprivation - Figaro style!

All winter Jonny Malbon has been Figaro training at La Grande Motte, working with some of the Figaro best coaches alongside many up and coming sailors who are looking to excel in this highly competitive class. Jonny has had his work cut out both on the water and off - read the full story to find out how sleep deprivation is just one of the many areas a solo sailor must master…

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