I thought I knew what to expect, but within seconds it was clear I didn’t. While the videos of the modern breed of IMOCA 60s looks like they have just got quicker, the reality on board is far more striking.
As we barrelled down the drag race course outside Lorient, , (originally in the 2016/17 Vendée Globe), was pressing on its leeward foil as the speed started to climb. As we accelerated, the giant carbon foil developed more righting