The IMOCA 60 class yacht Holcim - PRB originally launched as PRB (5) was designed by Guillaume Verdier, built by Carrington Boats in Hythe, England, and launched in 2022. The boat was shipped to France for final fitout. The hull was moulded for an Ocean Race project that was cancelled during the COVID-19 pandemic. The PRB team used the parts completed as a way to accelerate their build process and get back out on the water following the sinking of PRB 4 on 30 November, 2020.

History

2023 The Ocean Race

Crew:

  • Skippers: Kevin Escoffier (leg 1 - 5), Benjamin Schwartz (leg 6 & 7)
  • Crew Members: Abby Ehler, Sam Goodchild, Fabien Delahaye, Susann Beucke, Tom Laperche, Annemieke Bes, Charles Caudrelier, Yoann Richomme, Martin Le Pape, Ambrogio Beccaria
  • Onboard Reporter: Julien Champolion, Georgia Schofield, Yann Riou

Racing results

PosYearRaceClassBoat name(Co-)SkipperConfiguration, Time, NotesRef
Round the world races
22023The Ocean RaceIMOCA 60Holcim - PRBKevin Escoffier (FRA) Benjamin Schwartz (FRA)Crewed
Transatlantic Races
82023Retour à la baseIMOCA 60Holcim - PRBNicolas Lunven (FRA)solo; 10d 11h 28m 54s
42022Route du RhumIMOCA 60Holcim - PRBKevin Escoffier (FRA)solo; 11d 23h 31m 14s
Other Races
5202248h Le Défi AzimutIMOCA 60Holcim - PRBKevin Escoffier (FRA)