Virgin Atlantic Challenge Trophy

The CLASS40 IBSA Ready for the Transat Jacques Vabre

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 24, 2023

THE STATEMENTS – “Here we are”, stated Alberto Bona, “the most important event of the second season for the Class40 IBSA is finally here.

Key Points: 
  • THE STATEMENTS – “Here we are”, stated Alberto Bona, “the most important event of the second season for the Class40 IBSA is finally here.
  • The Class40 IBSA is currently leading the category seasonal circuit rankings, and the Transat Jacques Vabre is therefore offering a double prize for Alberto and Pablo: one related to the single race, but also one representing the crowning achievement of the entire season.
  • In 2022 he started the new project, with the support of the IBSA Group: with the new Class40 IBSA, he participated in the Route du Rhum 2022, finishing in eighth position.
  • IBSA: IBSA (Institut Biochimique SA) is a Swiss multinational pharmaceutical Company, founded in 1945 in Lugano.

The Second Season of Sailing into the Future. Together Is About to Start

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Monday, February 20, 2023

We now start 2023 with even greater enthusiasm for the competitions awaiting Alberto and his new crew, united and determined to do better and better”.

Key Points: 
  • We now start 2023 with even greater enthusiasm for the competitions awaiting Alberto and his new crew, united and determined to do better and better”.
  • In the second season, the Class40 IBSA will cross the Atlantic three times, while experiencing a new boat formation, with the building of a crew.
  • “This year’s calendar includes a series of very tough races, designed for a team, rather than for solo sailing.
  • Santurde has a great deal of sailing experience, and has achieved several wins in the Class40 double championship.