A singlehanded foiling beast for ocean racing - Pip Hare's tour of her IMOCA 60 Medallia 2

Pip Hare gives us a tour of her exciting new foiling IMOCA and explains how she handles this beast of a boat singlehanded. It’s the fastest boat ever in the Vendee Globe solo round the world race, and Pip will be racing in the 2024 Vendee Globe.
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[@jacko_about]

Not every video is able to put you inside like this one has. When Pip show us her nav station, where she often get rest, and than the jetboil, when I saw how she is on her knees, head touching a structure of this yacht - at this moment I felt something in my stomach. It was not like a burning adrenalin driven feeling that I need to get aboard one of those things, but rather a real reminder that this are one of the most brutal yachts you can sail on. Hats off to Pip.

[@thorntontarr2894]

You have expressed in words exactly what I felt. As a sailor, too, I started looking for the dock!

[@davidforan298]

I think you have earned the respect and adoration of anyone who considers themselves, sailors. Your courage, knowledge, strength and passion for the sport is unparalleled. Wish you the best of luck with your new Medallia.

[@grantbratrud4949]

Probably perfect précis of the best approach to single-handed ocean racing.... Ocean racing was described by William F. Buckley, Jr., when he was contesting Newport-Bermuda in his own boat, as "Standing under an ice cold shower tearing up $100 bills". 1970s. Now the boats are made of unobtainium. Private racers vie with corporate sponsors for scarce expertise and yard space. The solo sailor pushes the limits of sleep science. This is one of my favorite all-time videos. She is one of my heroines.

[@johncampbell388]

Pip, I'm thinking this is more complicated than being an astronaut! So impressed with your knowledge and preparedness.

[@skaraborgcraft]

Lots and lots of tea.....its the way forward! GO PIP!

[@davidpilbeam3644]

What a great insight. I've watched countless videos on ocean racing and this is the most honest and informative. God speed Ms Hare.

[@Eddie_-_]

Unbelievable impressive machine and it’s captain

[@mattlunetta490]

Wow. She's help me understand more about what they do in 3 minutes than I knew in my entire life. Amazing!!

[@etiennelaubscher5336]

Beautiful boat. Adore Pip. And love the lots and lots of tea.

[@meditation131]

Hell your a different breed, Awesome to see the passion and the kitchen part made me laugh hard...

[@g.i.gondesen3266]

Excellent walkthrough. Thank you for sharing this with us Pip. All the best.

[@rayred74]

Pip is my favourite offshore sailor!

[@Tomm9y]

A great explanation of aspects of the boat and how Pip sails it.

[@dansegelov305]

What an absolutely astonishing vessel. That you Pip for showing us around her.

[@johnmajewski1065]

Thanks, Excellent intro to Medallia custom systems. SV Skoiern IV

[@franckbrunie4759]

Amazing, immersively fascinating and so well explained.

[@cvicars8649]

Pip is a weapon.

[@thorntontarr2894]

Pip, you are such a star. The ordeal you willing embrace overwhelms me: the wet, the noise, the temperature, the weight, the sleep pattern and so much more. I will eagerly await your 'feed' on the Route du Rhum.

[@Fr3DDy73]

what a LEGEND, this woman!

[@grahamheath9957]

What a boat and what a truly inspiring person she is. I love racing, but that’s a fascinating insight into the very highest level

[@dramaqueen3306]

I've been following Pip since the last VG and I can honestly say that she is my hero. Go Pip!

[@karensheldon4216]

Amazing. Both the boat and its skipper .

[@bronson911s2]

Fantastic boat and kudos to Pip for how she has learned to get the most out of the beast. Very admirable. Love the full-on racing mode for the boat, no fancy stuff at all...

[@stevewilliams7122]

Thank you Pip. Whilst a sailor myself, the step up to modern day IMOCAs is huge - these videos are a massive help in understanding the boats and how they are handled, as well as appreciating you and what you are doing. It really helps to engage as a supporter and understand and appreciate what is going on. Awesome!

[@PhilippSchiffer]

Cannot wait to see you racing her!

[@trebor70]

Saw Medallia at Poole yesterday - what a beauty! Just phenomenal. Fingers crossed for 2024.

[@andrewrlitster9966]

Thanks Pip that was just brilliant and informative.

[@Robinlarsson83]

So happy to see Pip in this boat! :)

[@danknox9986]

Go Pip. Go luck to all.

[@jamesfohare]

G-day Pip I did the tour with you earlier thank you. I think your boat is fantastic I have been the watching the IMOCA'S which have yet to race in your time frame and they are absolutely hammering in the Sountern Ocean and flying at the same time its amazing to be on board virtualy with the crews it truely is an experance for me anyway, I must say I only have one question and I hope you do not think me impertinent for asking what happen to the O that should give you a laugh take a look at my surname. Safe travels wherever they may take you, keep the heavy down. Cheers xx💚✌👍

[@kaspershaupt]

this is so insane. such massive respect

[@rossbarlow6355]

awesome. good luck☺

[@jamesknape2883]

For moving the sail stack, work out a system using the winches. Maybe have a Teflon piece of material or fabric you can attach where needed and then winch the sails across that more slippery runner. Sail bags would need strong attachment points so you could hook a line to them and drag them. Or perhaps have one side of sail bag made with a slippery fabric so they slide easy

[@fabriziot1467]

Just amazing! 💪👍

[@stevenwarner7348]

✨🌸✨ ~~~ Pip ! ~~~. 💥💥💥~~~ ❤~~~. 🔥🔥🔥🔥~~~ on Fire ! ~~~ ✨🌸✨

[@ben3989]

wow you are hardcore! what a cool boat.

[@christhompson6606]

Pip-you mentioned your meals that you have while racing. What is your typical caloric intake for 24 hours while racing?

[@robertharris7027]

This boat knows how to win the Vendee, so give it a chance.

[@helimx]

Pardon my ignorance. I've seen multiple crew on a racing sailboat that do the hand cranking. Grinders? This is the first time I've seen a single hand crank. What does it do? Is it for hydraulics? Or is it for trimming sails? Trim is unlikely i think, but..... lol I'm very interested in racing, but also a complete sailing novice.

[@bonnes09]

Interesting video, thanks for that! But please, just use a shotgun mic with a deadcat or a lavier and set it to auto, it’s really not that hard to level a microphone….nevertheless, love those kind of in detail videos

[@eprohoda]

yo- best !

[@kiereluurs1243]

That's a lot of commitment I just watched. Pity of the bad sound-quality.

[@alanmctavish3628]

Were I so brave and aware about what's going on around me.

[@JohnJohn-cu7nk]

Wow. Her ,not the boat🙌

[@cb831]

100 kg sails to move around for stacking - pew

[@HempBike]

110hp to drive the foil and sail controls? It'd be faster with the motor connected to a prop. Isn't this just a very complicated motorboat?

[@canyonhaverfield2201]

In all due respect. Pip looks warn & past her prime. How is it she remains at the top? Why aren't many younger women crashing thru the waiting list for taking the helm. Pip is bright, agile, focused & over the top loaded with skill..yet over the top kind of granny🎈

[@maxalford7758]

under international shipping laws there must be someone on watch at all times how do they let these people get away with this

[@Denstoradiskmaskinen]

Solo sailing a 60" ?

[@robertharris7027]

Why not? Never heard of IMOCA boats? BTW it's a 60', not a 60" (this would be difficult, indeed)

[@waterboy8999]

@@robertharris7027 and a bit slower.....

[@user-qn9ku2fl2b]

yep. the Vendee race goes around the Antarctica and back, takes about 90 days. no stops

[@scomo532]

Thanks for the tour. What an ugly stupid boat! Sailing is supposed to be for fun, didn’t see any fun theyah. I undahstand that ocean racing boats should be fast and efficient, but this thing is fast, efficient and utterly opposed to the traditions of the sea. She does not appear to be one with the sea, but a beast set to dominate the sea........to her own peril. No one or vessel can or will conquer Neptune and his realm, of that you can be shuah!