The document provides an overview of VPLP, a naval architecture firm founded in 1983 specializing in multihull and monohull yacht design. It discusses some of VPLP's notable racing yacht and super yacht designs, including their work on foiling boats and America's Cup challengers. The document also summarizes VPLP's design of the IMOCA 60 class monohulls used in solo offshore races like the Vendée Globe.

1. VPLP
Naval Architect
Yacht designers

2. The Firm - Overview
• Founded in 1983 by Marc Van Peteghem and
Vincent Lauriot Prevost, the firm is involved in
multihulls and monohulls, racing and cruising, power
and sailing designs.
• Famous for racing yacht and super yachts
catamarans design, the firm is also well positioned in
the production boat industry, with the Lagoon series
since 1986.
• The team counts 15 collaborators (Naval
Architects, Engineers and support staff)
• Two offices in Paris and Vannes (Brittany).

3. 1984: Gérard Lambert – 50’ semi foiler
Fixed aluminium Y foils under the floats
VPLP and the foils – A bit of history

4. 1998: straight foils on ORMA 60’s
VPLP and the foils – A bit of history

5. 2002-2006: curved foils on ORMA 60’s
(Fz=80% of D)
VPLP and the foils – A bit of history

6. GMA3: Jules Verne Trophy 2010, Route du Rhum 2010 and 2014

7. MAXI Banque Populaire V: Jules Verne Trophy 2012, 908Miles / 24H

8. 2009: Syz & Co 32’ Foiler cat for Lake Geneva
VPLP and foils –

9. Hydroptère – Foiler – 51.3 knots over 1nm

10. BMW ORACLE: Winner of the 33th America’s Cup 2010

11. MOD70: 70ft ONE DESIGN TRI (2011-2012)

12. C-class catamarans for Little America’s cup in 2013

13. ARTEMIS RACING: Challenger of the 35th America’s Cup
Part of the Design
Team for the next
America’s cup!

14. M100: 100’ feet trimaran for solo offshore records and races

15. HY-X : 40’ foiler powerboat

16. IMOCA 60 Vendée Globe 2008
GROUPE BEL
SAFRAN
IMOCA CLASS YACHTS :
 60’ LOA Box Rule
 Canting keel + Daggerboards
 7-9T Displacement
 Shorthanded offshore racing :
- Solo or Double Transatlantic
- Solo or DoubleAround the world
GENERATION 1 : 2007-2008 :
GROUPE SAFRAN :
- Winner Transat Jacques Vabre 2009
- 3rd Vendée Globe 2008
GROUPE BEL :
- 2nd Transat Jacques Vabre 2009

17. IMOCA 60 Vendée Globe 2012
BANQUE POPULAIRE BANQUE POPULAIRE :
- 3rd Transat Jacques Vabre 2011
- 2nd Vendée Globe 2012
- 2nd transat B to B 2011
MACIF :
- Winner Vendée Globe 2012
- 24 hours record monohull 545M
- Winner transat B to B 2011
VIRBAC PAPREC 3 :
- Winner Jacques Vabre 2011
- Winner Barcelona Race 2010
- 4th Vendée Globe 2012
PRB :
- Winner Europa warm up
- Winner Rolex Fastnet race
- Winner Transat Jacques Vabres 2013
MACIF
VIRBAC PAPREC3
PRB

18. 100’ Maxi Monohull for IRC racing and records (in collaboration with G.Verdier)

19. IMOCA 60 NEW GENERATION
6 new Generation IMOCA
- Safran
- Banque populaire
- Gitana
- St Michel Virbac
- Hugo Boss
- Vento Di Sardegna

20. IMOCA 60 APPENDAGE EVOLUTION
RULE LIMITATION
- 5 appendages maximum
- Static righting moment limitation
- 4 Ballast tank
- Standard mast and keel (maximum bulb weight)
- Material limitation

21. IMOCA 60 EQUILIBRIUM

22. IMOCA 60 CFD on WAVES
CONDITIONS
Vb 25 kts
Gite 25 deg
Angle de dérive libre

23. IMOCA 60 SPEED DELTA COMPARED TO STRAIGHT BOARD
Delta Boat Speed Straight/Foil – Reach 90°
Delta Boat Speed Straight/Foil – Reach 120°
Delta Boat Speed Straight/Foil – UP 55°