Route du Rhum : Sam Goodchild is widely considered IMOCA class favorite

Route du Rhum : Sam Goodchild is widely considered IMOCA class favorite

Key Details

• Boat: He is skippering MACIF Santé Prévoyance, the winning boat from the last Vendée Globe originally campaigned by Charlie Dalin.
• Goal: He has stated clearly, "We're aiming to win it," though he remains cautious about the unpredictable nature of the solo transatlantic race.
• Rivals: He faces a competitive fleet of 21 opponents, including strong contenders like Boris Herrmann (Malizia 4), Sébastien Simon (Groupe Dubreuil - Air Caraïbes), Jérémie Beyou (Charal), and Ambrogio Beccaria (Allagrande Mapei).
• Past History: Goodchild has unfinished business in the race, having suffered a dismasting in 2018 and a serious facial injury at the start of the Ocean Fifty class in 2022.



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