Alan ROURA LA FABRIQUE

2nd participation
CH
29 years old
Lorient
Before entering the Vendée Globe 2016/2017, Alan could emphasize his experience on Class40 during the Route du Rhum 2014 and the Transat Jacques Vabre 2015. But his real highlight was the 2014 Mini-Transat. That is when he developed his art of pragmatic resourcefulness, his ability to never become overwhelmed, his emotional self-control. “When you navigate during almost three weeks truly alone, without any contact with the outside world, you learn a lot about yourself….” ... Read more
Achievements
Portrait

IMOCA monohull
LA FABRIQUE
This Finot plan has a record of two Vendée Globes in Armel Le Cléac’h’s and Bertrand de Broc’s hands, as well as a Barcelona World Race. Powerful, seaworthy, it’s a particularly reliable machine. By reducing its weight and adding foils, Alan Roura intends to give it a second wind which could allow him to fight against many competitors. His results on the Route du Rhum which he finished in 7th position are very encouraging. The upcoming steps, the Rolex Fasnet Race and the Transat Jacques Vabre, should enable him to confirm the potential of his boat.
LA FABRIQUE
- Sail number : SUI07
- Former names: Brit Air, Votre Nom autour du Monde, MACSF
- Architect: Groupe Finot-Conq
- Construction: Multiplast
- Launch Date: 01 August 2007
- Length: 18,28 m
- Beam: 5,90 m
- Draught: 4,50 m
- Weight: nc
- Number of drifts: foils
- Mast height: 27 m
- Keel blade: carbone
- Upwind sail area: 290 m2
- Downwind sail area: 580 m2
Press contact
Presse
Cédric Laurent
E-mail : cedlaurent75@gmail.com
Tel : +33 6 20 97 83 15
Contact Communication
Contact communication :
Aurélia MOURAUD
aurelia.mouraud@gmail.com
+336.22.04.74.20