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| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Guillaume Verdier Design Office, VPLP Design, Guillaume Verdier  |
| Year | 9 June 2015 |
| Builder(s) | CDK Technologies |
| Previous Name | Bureau Vallée 2 (2017-2021) Medalia 2(2021 Onwards) |
| Launch Name | Banque Populaire 8 (New - 2017) |
| Racing | |
| Class association | IMOCA 60 |
The IMOCA 60 class yacht Banque Populaire VIII was launched on the 9 June 2015,[1] designed by Guillaume Verdier and VPLP and constructed by CDK Technologies in France.[2]
The boat was commissioned by Banque Populaire Sailing Team for the 2016–2017 Vendée Globe.
In 2017 the boat was purchased by Louis Burton and based in St Malo with the intention of competing in the 2020-2021 Vendée Globe
In May 2021 the boat was purchased by Pip Hare and based in Poole with the intention of competing in the 2024-2025 Vendée Globe.[3][4]
| Pos | Year | Race | Class | Boat Name | Skipper | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round the World Races | |||||||
| 3 / 33 | 2020 | 2020–2021 Vendée Globe | IMOCA 60 | Bureau Vallée 2 |  Louis Burton (FRA) |
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| 1 / 29 | 2016 | 2016–2017 Vendée Globe | IMOCA 60 | Banque Populaire VIII | Armel Le Cléac'h (FRA) |
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| Transadlantic Races | |||||||
| 10 | 2019 | Transat Jacques Vabre | IMOCA 60 | Bureau Vallée 2 | Louis Burton (FRA) Erwan Tabarly (FRA) |
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| 2 | 2015 | Transat Jacques Vabre | IMOCA 60 | Banque Populaire VIII | Armel Le Cléac'h (FRA) Davy Beaudart (FRA) |
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| DNF | 2018 | Route du Rhum | IMOCA 60 | Bureau Vallée 2 | Louis Burton (FRA) |
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| Other Races | |||||||