MACIF Santé Prévoyance, is an IMOCA 60 monohull sailing yacht, designed by Guillaume Verdier, built by CDK Technologies and Mer Concept in France, and launched on 24 June 2023. It has been designed for the Vendée Globe 2024, a solo tour of the world. Its skipper is the French Charlie Dalin.[1][2]
Design
Compared to Apivia the boat is designed for better performance in the downwind conditions of the southern ocean.[3] It was built by CDK Technologies (hull) and Mer Concept (assembly and outfitting), the sailing team and company of Francois Gabart which also manages the IMOCA campaign of Charlie Dalin.[4]