Monohull Comanche

Monohull Comanche. First off Charal is the first new IMOCA 60 off the drawing board for the upcoming Vendee Globe. In 2015 Comanche set the 24 hour monohull distance record of 618 miles as they raced across the Atlantic at an average speed of 2575 knots.

First off Charal is the first new IMOCA 60 off the drawing board for the upcoming Vendee Globe. Comanche races with as many as 29 crew led by Kenny Read who was on board George Davids Rambler 100 to set the RORC Caribbean 600 course record in 2011 40 hours 20 mins 02 secs. Impressive yes but nowhere near her full potential.

Design works started back in spring 2017 just a few weeks after the completion of the previous edition of the race.

For this boat Welbourn added winglets to the rudder and employed a pair of. Jim and Kristy Clarks record breaking machine Comanche started their 2017 Transpac Race off with a bang. A naval architect and his toolbox. The new mark is now 620nm and is subject to ratification by the World Speed Sailing Council.