I don’t have access to live updates in this moment, so I can’t pull the latest news directly. If you’d like, I can summarize what’s publicly known about Super Bigou up to late 2023–2025 and suggest reliable sources to check for the very latest.
What is Super Bigou
- Super Bigou is an Open/IMOCA 60 racing yacht with a long competition history, including appearances in Vendée Globe campaigns and other offshore races. She has undergone refits and changes over the years to keep her competitive in the evolving IMOCA class. For a concise overview, you can consult her Wikipedia page, which tracks its build, campaigns, and notable results.[6][8]
Notable recent points (as of the last public summaries)
- The boat’s lineage includes earlier campaigns under names like Medallia, La Fabrique, and Poujoulat, with a history of competing in major offshore events and a Vendée Globe campaign in 2020/21 where she placed 19th among 33 entrants after a long solo race.[3][4][5]
- Many Open/IMOCA 60 boats from this era have seen upgrades (foils, electronics, rigs) and occasional sale postings when teams refresh assets, so it’s common to find listed hulls like Super Bigou for sale or charter in yacht brokerage sites.[4][7][3]
Where to check for the latest news
- Official race organizers and IMOCA class pages often post status updates on boats, skippers, and campaigns.
- Reputable sailing news outlets (e.g., Yachting World, Sailing News) frequently feature feature stories and performance notes about IMOCA 60s, including Super Bigou if she’s active or recently refitted.
- Brokerage and sale listings can indicate current status or ownership changes, though they may be less timely on race status.
Suggested quick checks
- Search for “Super Bigou IMOCA 60 latest news” and “Open IMOCA 60 Super Bigou for sale” for current postings.
- Look up recent Vendée Globe or IMOCA class race reports that mention Open 60s from the late 1990s onward to see if Super Bigou is referenced in any campaigns.
If you’d like, I can perform a fresh web search for you and pull the most recent articles and official pages, then summarize with citations. I can also create a quick timeline of Super Bigou’s campaign history if that helps.
Sources
Ex Medallia, La Fabrique, Cheminée Poujoulat 1, Armor Lux. Winner of the last Velux race in 2006/2007 (winner of all legs and overall) and of the Around Alone in 2002/2003 (winner of all legs but one, and overall). As Medallia with skipper Pip Hare, she came 19th out of 33, in the Vendee Globe 2020/21, after 95 days 11 hours at sea.
globalsolochallenge.comAlex Thomson Racing has announced the completion of a new racing yacht, the 18.28 metre IMOCA 60 racing yacht Hugo Boss. The team hopes, the vessel will lead them to victory in the 2020-21 Vendée Globe round-the-world race. The carbon fibre model was designed by Alex Thomson Racing in...
yachtharbour.comEx Medallia, La Fabrique, Cheminée Poujoulat 1, Armor Lux. Winner of the last Velux race in 2006/2007 (winner of all legs and overall) and of the Around Alone in 2002/2003 (winner of all legs but one, and overall). As Medallia with skipper Pip Hare, she came 19th out of 33, in the Vendee Globe 2020/21, after 95 days 11 hours at sea.
globalsolochallenge.comYacht for Sale BGYB : Open IMOCA 60 for sale - SUPERBIGOU is a racer built in carbon, launched in 2000 and underwent a refit in 2020.
www.bernard-gallay.comBateau à Vendre BGYB : Open IMOCA 60 à vendre - SUPERBIGOU est un voilier de course construit tout en carbone, mis à l'eau en 2000 et rénové en 2020.
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