Yesterday, Alex Thomson set sail for the 2020-21 Vendรฉe Globe, aiming this year to win, having finished second and third in the previous two editions of the single-handed round-the-world race.

The record-setting British skipper is sailing on board HUGO BOSS, an IMOCA 60 yacht that took 80,000 hours to design and build. A significant step forward for this class of boat, HUGO BOSS is made almost entirely from carbon fiber and is kitted out with a network of cameras,  allowing Thomson to view and analyze his progress from within the cockpit โ€“ and offering fans a fully immersive experience as they follow along from home.

This unique race, referred to as the “Everest of sailing”, takes place every four years. Each skipper circumnavigates the globe โ€“ sailing a distance of more than 28,000 miles โ€“ unassisted and without stopping. Only just over half the 167 sailors who have ever attempted the odyssey have successfully completed it

Thomson finished the 2016-17 race in 74 days, 19 hours and 35 minutes, less than 24 hours short of the record time set by Frenchman Armel Le Clรฉacโ€™h. The new HUGO BOSS yacht features groundbreaking design and never-before-seen technology, which the skipper is confident will give him the edge this year.

โ€œWinning the Vendรฉe Globe is what Iโ€™ve set my mind to for almost 20 years now. This race has totally captivated my imagination and it really is everything I have worked towards. To win it? Of course, thatโ€™s the goal, but first we have to finish the race. And with this being my fifth attempt, I know just how tough that is to do. But Iโ€™m confident in myself, in the HUGO BOSS boat, and I think if we can get to the finish line, then we should certainly be in contention to win.โ€

Alex Thomson

โ€œThe Vendรฉe Globe is an incredible combination of engineering and excellence, requiring immense skill and endurance. We will be cheering Alex Thomson on throughout his journey. Weโ€™re so proud to support such a talented sportsman and wish him every luck.โ€

Lรผder Fromm, Director Global Marketing and Brand Communications of HUGO BOSS

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