| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Marc Lombard, Marc Lombard Yacht Design Group  |
| Builder(s) | Philippe Jeantot |
The IMOCA 60 Class yacht Credit Agricole IV was designed and built by Marc Lombard. The boat's original skipper formed a company "Jeantot Marine" [1] which built the boat. It was launched in January 1989. [2] The boat was lost while racing unofficially in the 1996-1997 Vendee Globe with Italian skipper Raphael Dinelli dramatically rescued by fellow competitor Pete Goss. [3]
| Pos | Year | Race | Class | Boat Name | Skipper | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round the World Races | |||||||
| N/A | 1993 | Unofficial Competitor 1996–1997 Vendée Globe | IMOCA 60 | Deuz Mains Pour L'Enfance |  Raphael Dinelli (ITA) | Capsized and boat abandoned skipper rescued by fellow competitor  Pete Goss (GBR) | [4] |
| 3 / 13 | 1991 | BOC Challenge | IMOCA 60 | Credit Agricole IV |  Philippe Jeantot (FRA) | 165d 23h 25m | |
| 4 / 13 | 1989 | 1989–1990 Vendée Globe | IMOCA 60 | Credit Agricole IV | Philippe Jeantot (FRA) | 128d 19h | [5] |
| Transatlantic Races | |||||||
| Other Races | |||||||
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