Yachting World

MATTHEW SHEAHAN

Take a look at the line up of the IMOCA 60 fleet for the Transat Jacques Vabre (TJV) double-handed 4,350 nautical mile autumn blast from Le Havre to Salvador this year. It is truly impressive. This is the biggest fleet of the three classes, with 30 boats on the IMOCA 60 entry list.

The reason for the popularity is clear. With just one year to go until the Vendée Globe and with an entry limit in this round

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