Sailing
We strive to be the most competitive, inspiring and innovative offshore racing team in the world. HUGO BOSS is an ambitious and aspirational brand, just like us. Our partnership is constantly evolving. Together, we continue to innovate, push boundaries, and make the seemingly impossible, possible.
The HUGO BOSS yacht and its captain
A technical masterpiece
The 60-foot IMOCA yacht, HUGO BOSS, is one of the most innovative of its kind. Made of lightweight, composite materials, the boat is designed to be as lightweight as possible, achieving top speeds of 38 knots. At the same time, the boat is resilient enough to withstand the grueling conditions of the Southern Ocean. The unique visual design of the boat was created by the internationally renowned industrial designer Karim Rashid.
The skipper: Alex Thomson
Alex Thomson is one of the world's most talented offshore sailors. The youngest skipper ever to win a round-the-world race at the age of 25, Thomson also holds the British solo, unassisted round-the-world monohull record, which he set in 2017 when he finished second in the Vendée Globe race in 74 days, 19 hours and 35 minutes. Thomson’s ultimate goal is victory in the solo, non-stop unassisted Vendée Globe, ‘the Everest of sailing’. His relentless ambition secured him a third place finish in the race in 2013 and second place in 2017. In 2020, Thomson will seek to become the first non-French skipper ever to win the race.
The toughest regatta in the world
Two and a half months alone at sea, fighting with the forces of nature - this is the challenge faced by the skippers of the Vendée Globe. The toughest regatta in the world, the Vendée Globe takes sailors through the most dangerous seas of the earth, exposing them to freezing temperatures, icebergs and meter high waves. The challenge requires the highest level of concentration, unwavering determination, willpower and endurance.
