International Monohull Open Classes Association
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The International Monohull Open Class Association (IMOCA)[1] is the governing body of the IMOCA class. Its main task is to design the class regulations for the ocean racing yachts IMOCA 60 and organising single-handed regattas. It was established in 1991. IMOCA has been a member of World Sailing (governing body of international sailing sport) since 1999.
History
- Until its discontinuation, the association was also in charge of the IMOCA 50 class.
- It was the sanctioning authority for the Barcelona World Race.[2]
- IMOCA organized the Ocean Masters World Championship named International Monohull Open Classes Association World Championship until 2014.[3] In 2018 it discontinued in favour of the IMOCA Globe Series.[4]
IMOCA Globe Series
The IMOCA Globe Series was conceived in 2018.[5] Each skipper collects points throughout the season based on placement and number of participants in official races as well as the difficulty and importance of a race.[6]
IMOCA-Regattas
Presidents
- 1991-2002: Christophe Auguin
- 2002-2003: Thierry Dubois[15]
- 2003-2004: Jacques Guilbaud[16]
- 2006-2008: Luc Talbourdet
- 2008-2009: Jacques Guilbaud[17]
- 2009-2010: Dominique Wavre[18]
- 2010-2014: Luc Talbourdet[19]
- 2014-2017: Jean Kerhoas
- Since 2017: Antoine Mermod