In 2013, Mirabaud was acquired for Rich Wilson to race Vendée Globe 2016

Designed by Merf Owen (here) for Dominique Wavre, she was built in New Zealand in 2006

Dominique has raced 10x around-the-world: solo, doublehanded, or with crew

In May, Mirabaud was hauled in La Rochelle, France for survey

60' long, 18' wide, 90' mast, 15' deep, 9 tons, 2 rudders, 2 daggerboards, canting keel, 10 sails, 10 ballast tanks

Cockpit has 6 winches, 78 lines & a coachroof for skipper protection

Chart table for navigation, performance & communications gear; bench & chair for sleep

In June, Rich, Merf, Rob Sleep & Joff Brown (manager) sailed her to Southampton, UK

Where Joff & team prepared Great American IV (re-named) for her voyage UK-Azores-USA

In July, Rich & Graham 'Gringo' Tourell, sailed her to the Azores (7 days) where Gringo left...

And Rich continued en solitaire to Marblehead (11 days) for learning & training...

Great American IV at rest in Marblehead