The first Czech sailor ever to compete Milan Koláček in a solo non-stop round-the-world regatta Performing beyond the limit... Vendée Globe 2020 Around the world... Around the clock PROJECT PRESENTATION Introduction to the project 4 Project´s objectives – Vendée Globe, the most challenging solo racers’ event worldwide 6 2016–2017 Bénéteau Figaro 8 2018–2021 IMOCA 12 Milan Koláček 16 Sponsoring 18 Project value 20 2 ABOUT THE PROJECT 2016–2021 Milan Koláček´s project is a sports Over 100,000 nautical miles sailed project offering to connect the in the course of the project, speed partner with an extraordinary and up to 40 knots, and waves up to 16 unique story as well as a race boat meters. as an attractive advertising space. Let´s go where only a few have Regattas across the Atlantic Ocean, been to. more than 25 events, challenging of the current world records. Become a part of the most challenging round-the-world „This campaign has gone way „We´ve been supporting sailing La Solitaire du Figaro, Transat single-handed yacht race, beyond our expectations, be it events for over 25 years. We from a sporting point of view or have always known that the Jaques Vabre, Barcelona World sailed non-stop and without any in terms of media returns and Banque Populaire must be Race and many other important assistance. communication. François’ win a part of such large and heavily races – the first time in their history in the Vendée Globe has created media covered event such as the with a Czech competitor to set sail. The first Czech national to ever a strong emulation and reinforced Vendée Globe. Each year, our the feeling of belonging for the sponsorship has enriched us compete at the legendary Vendée employees and the representatives with endless adventures which Vendée Globe – a world unique Globe. of the Group members. Sailing shift our perception of courage, event, a racing challenge which is an integrated part of our remove barriers, and boost attracts millions of fans worldwide. The Project to be implemented in marketing campaigns and it boosts competitiveness.“ likeability from the public towards 2016 to 2021. us and conveys a very positive image for Macif.“ Gérard Andreck Chantal Petrachi CEO MACIF Communication Director BANQUE POPULAIRE 4 5 PROJECT Non-stop races around the World, the sailor´s Mount Everest. OBJECTIVES — Across four oceans and along the shores of five continents. — Set sail to three striking capes – the Cape of Good Hope, the Cape Leeuwin, and the Cape Horn. — Think about the strategic route heading south across the Atlantic. — Watch the drama in the Roaring Forties of the Indian Ocean. — Les Sables Follow us through the Southern Pacific through the loneliest places in the World. d‘Olonne — Pass by the mythical Cape Horn, the stormy ocean´s gate. — Watch the tactics and the sprint across the Atlantic back to the finish line in Les Sables d´Olonne. Cap de Bonne Espérance Cap Leeuwin 4 hours 74 skippers 24 years average sleep time a day only during to finish the race, altogether, 140 skippers Ellen Mac Arthur, Cap Horn the three months of the race. have started the race over the 32 years of its the youngest entrant in the history . history of the race. 30 competitors 78 days 545 miles from 7 countries the world record, in 24 hours (in 2008). average speed was 15, 3 knots. François Gabart. 6 7 THE FIGARO BÉNÉTEAU CLASS SPECIAL AND KEY EVENTS IN 2016–2017 MAST Full-carbon mast, 15.7 m high. SAILS Kevlar-fibre fabric, maximum sail area 120 sq. m. ELECTRONICS AND AUTOPILOT State of the art NKE electronics, hydraulic autopilot and a LENOVO onboard computer. HULL Glass laminate sandwich structure with balsa core. The hull is 10.1 m long and 3.4 m wide. RUDDERS Two deep rudders for maximum steerability in harsh conditions. The Figaro class yacht is a monotype, which means all the yachts have identical specifications. BALLAST Prior to each race, the boats are measured and weighted, their keel and rudder dimensions 1,100 kg of lead ballast at the tip of are checked, as are those of the sails. At the start, the inventory is checked: full tank of diesel, the keel. 220 l of water ballast in the hull. drinking water and supplies which could be used as ballast. The boat’s gearbox is sealed in neutral, so that the engine can only be run to charge batteries. The rules guarantee all skippers have the same chance to win. 8 9 Transat AG2R 3000 Nm Solitaire du Figaro 2200 Nm Lorient Horta Solo Generali Solo 2000 Nm 2016 2016-17 Race 2400 Nm 2017 2016 Starting in April in Bretagne’s Concarneau, this race The most cherished solo race in the French sailing. A solo race from Lorient, France, to Horta, the The main regatta of the Figaro class. It takes place in crosses the Bay of Biscay past the Cape Finisterre and The race is split into 4 stages of about 500 Nm each, Azores (Faial). The 2,400 nautical miles are divided the attractive environment of the Mediterranean Sea. then continues in between the Canary Islands across a well-balanced group of racers, seconds to decide the into two stages and take the solo racers to the heart Similarly to La Solitaire, it splits into four stages. It the Atlantic to the finish on Guadaloupe. The course winner. The race lasts about a month and the media of the Atlantic Ocean. In 2014, Milan was the 13th is the final race of the solo sailing championships and is 3,890 Nm long, the boats have a crew of two and the coverage is very strong, comparable to that of the competitor to finish the race. thus becomes very exciting. similarity in the level of their skills ensures a heated Tour de France. The courses vary each year and start race all the way to the finish line. The progress is from ports in France, Spain, the Great Britain, and monitored online and the skippers use satellite Ireland. phones to communicate with their teams and the media. 10 11 THE IMOCA CLASS MAST SAILS SPECIAL Full-carbon mast, 30 m high. Made from Twaron, kevlar, or carbon fabric ensuring less than 3 % elongation and excellent UV stability. AND KEY EVENTS Maximum sail area of 600 sq. m. IN 2018–2021 ELECTRICAL WIRING Performance-optimised and avi- ation-standard wiring to ensure minimum weight and maximum reliability. LARGE CENTRAL COCKPIT Ergonomically designed for easy boat handling. NEW- GENERATION AUTOPILOT RUDDERS DAGGER Designed and produced using the BOARDS latest 3D carbon technology. Titanium/carbon sandwich LI-ION HULL TILTING AND BATTERIES Full-carbon monocoque with a kev- CANTING KEEL lar core. The IMOCA (International Monohull Ocean Class Association) class rules permit five appendages to A modern solution to energy One design keel for all IMOCA be used on the boat: the keel, two rudders and two dagger boards (foils). The keel, the mast and the storage. class boats, 4,000 kg of ballast for hydraulic systems must be built to class standards. Two types of mast are allowed - a fixed one with stability. spreaders, or a rotating wing mast. The mast selection determines the concept and type of sails and their total weight. The sails are developed in cooperation between sail makers and the skipper and use various high-tech materials. Foil-equipped boats are not more powerful, but they are easier to control at high speeds. The foils enable the hull to be lifted out of the water more easily, minimising the hull’s wet area and hydrodynamic resistance. 12 13 Barcelona World Race Transat Jaques Vabre Transat B to B Vendée Globe 2018–19 2019 2019 2020-21 The Barcelona World Race is the only non-stop, One of the two most important transatlantic regattas The last qualification race prior to the Vendée Globe The Vendée Globe is one of the toughest endurance round-the-world yacht race for crews of two. It starts has been sailed for over two decades. Unlike the after the end of the Transat Jacques Vabre. It starts at challenges for solo racers. It is a round-the-world and finishes in Barcelona. The 23,000 nautical miles Route du Rhum, it is a race for crews of two. The St. Barth and finishes in Lorient, France. It is one of single-handed yacht race, sailed non-stop and without of this extremely challenging event test the limits of historical coffee trading route between France and the few transatlantic races heading east and the only any assistance. The race was founded in 1989 and crews and their boats to the maximum. Brazil and its 4,000 miles test everybody´s readiness one which starts in winter. since 1992 has taken place every four years. The only to face other competitors, the weather and one´s own person to win the race more than once is Michel limits. Desjoyeaux. The race presents significant challenges and perfect preparation is a must. Even though it is sailed single-handed, it takes a team of top experts to succeed. 14 15 ABOUT MILAN KOLÁČEK Interesting numbers: 80 000 miles Champion de France sailed solo in solo sailing, 2012 289 miles in 24 hour a record - average speed 12,04 knots 27,3 knots the fastest speed achieved by Yachtsman a 6,5 meter Gaben, a carbon special of the Year 2012 41 knots the fastest speed achieved by ultim trimaran Actual Personality of the Year 2012, Results: Czech Association of Naval Sailing 3x champion of the Czech Republic in offshore racing I´ve spent the past six years mostly in France where my life has been„ devoted „Milan Koláček is our best solo primarily to solo sailing.