IMOCA 60 PRB 3
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The IMOCA 60 class yacht PRB 4 was designed by Farr Yacht Design and launched in September 2006 after being assembled by CDK Technologies based in Lorient, France. The boat is a sister ship to Foncia, which was launched in May 2007.
Names and ownership
PRB 4 (2006-2009)
- Skipper: Vincent Riou
Akena Vérendas (2009-2014)
- Skipper: Arnaud Boissieres
Initiatives-Coeur (2014-2017)
- Skipper: Tanguy De Lamotte
Bastide - Otio (2017)
- Skipper: Kito de Pavant and Yannick Bestaven
Maître CoQ III (2018)
- Skipper: Yannick Bestaven
Kostum - Lantana Paysage (2020-2021)
- Skipper: Louis Duc
Fives Group - Lantana Environnement (since 2022)
- Skipper: Louis Duc
- Sail No.: FRA 172
Racing results
| Pos | Year | Race | Class | Boat name | Skipper | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round the world races | |||||||
| RET | 2016 | 2016–2017 Vendée Globe | IMOCA 60 | Initiatives-Cœur (2), FRA 109 | Tanguy De Lamotte (FRA) | Day 23: Damaged masthead – North of Cape Verde Islands | |
| 8 / 20 | 2012 | 2012–2013 Vendée Globe | IMOCA 60 | Akena Vérandas 3 | Arnaud Boissieres (FRA) | 91d 02h 09m | |
| RET | 2009 | 2008–2009 Vendée Globe | IMOCA 60 | PRB 3 | Vincent Riou (FRA) | ||
| RET | 2007 | Barcelona World Race | IMOCA 60 | PRB 3 | Sebastien Josse (FRA) Vincent Riou (FRA) | ||
| Transatlantic Races | |||||||
| DNF | 2018 | Route du Rhum | IMOCA 60 | Maitre Coq III | Yannick Bestaven (FRA) | ||
| 5 | 2015 | Transat Jacques Vabre | IMOCA 60 | Initiatives Cœur (2) | Samantha Davies (GBR) Tanguy de Lamotte (FRA) | ||
| 7 | 2014 | Route du Rhum | IMOCA 60 | Initiatives Cœur (2) | Tanguy de Lamotte (FRA) | 4d 10h 49m | |
| DNF | 2008 | Artemist Transat | IMOCA 60 | PRB 3 | Vincent Riou (FRA) | Boat abandoned and later recovered | |
| Other Races |