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| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Guillaume Verdier, VPLP Design  |
| Year | 16 August 2011 |
| Builder(s) | Green Marine Boatbuilders, CDK Technologies |
| Previous Name | SMA Banque Populaire X |
| Launch Name | MACIF - FRA 301 |
Launched as MACIF - FRA 301 the yacht is an IMOCA 60 monohull sailing yacht, designed by Guillaume Verdier and VPLP [1] and constructed by Green Marine [2] in the United Kingdom and CDK Technologies in France. [3]
MACIF (2011-2014)
The boat was commissioned for François Gabart to compete in 2012–2013 Vendée Globe.
SMA (2012-2018)
In 2015 the boat was put into partnership with Paul Meilhat and rebranded as SMA with the intention to compete in 2016-2017 Vendée Globe
Banque Populaire X (2019-2021)
In 2019 the boat was purchased by Banque Populaire Sailing Team who had sold there race winning boat but decided to back French offshore sailor Clarisse Cremer in her attempt to complete the 2020-2021 Vendée Globe.
Monnoyeur - Duo For a Job (since 2022)
| Pos | Year | Race | Class | Boat Name | Skipper | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round the World Races | |||||||
| 12 / 33 | 2020 | 2020–2021 Vendée Globe | IMOCA 60 | Banque Populaire X - FRA 30 |  Clarisse Cremer (FRA) | 87d 02h 24m 25s | [4] |
| DNF | 2016 | 2016–2017 Vendée Globe | IMOCA 60 | SMA | Paul Meilhat (FRA) | ||
| 1 / 20 | 2012 | 2012–2013 Vendée Globe | IMOCA 60 | MACIF | François Gabart (FRA) | 78d 2h 16m 40s | |
| Transatlantic Races | |||||||
| 10 | 2019 | Transat Jacques Vabre | IMOCA 60 | Banque Populaire X - FRA 30 | Armel Le Cleach (FRA) Clarisse Cremer (FRA) | ||
| 2 / 13 | 2017 | Transat Jacques Vabre | IMOCA 60 | SMA | Gwénolé Gahinet (FRA) Paul Meilhat (FRA) | ||
| 4 / 13 | 2011 | Transat Jacques Vabre | IMOCA 60 | MACIF | Sebastien Col (FRA) François Gabart (FRA) | ||
| 1 / 20 | 2018 | Route du Rhum | IMOCA 60 | SMA | Paul Meilhat (FRA) | 12j11h23 | |
| 1 / 9 | 2014 | Route du Rhum | IMOCA 60 | MACIF | François Gabart (FRA) | 12j04h38 | |
| Other Races | |||||||
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