I don’t have live-feed access in this turn to pull the very latest headlines, but I can share what’s generally known about Super Bigou and point you to where to check fresh updates.
- About Super Bigou: Super Bigou is an Open/IMOCA 60 originally launched around 2000 and has undergone refits over the years. It has been associated with notable campaigns in the Vendee Globe era and has appeared in various sale listings and historical references.[6][7][8]
- Recent sale and status: In the mid-2020s, multiple listings and French yacht brokers referenced Super Bigou as a former Medallia/La Fabrique/Armor Lux open 60, with notes of a rebuild in 2020 and potential availability for purchase or charter. As of early 2026, there were ongoing listings and discussions about its resale status in European broker networks.[3][4][5][7]
- How to verify latest news quickly: check Vivier-focused or broker sites for current sale status; look for recent press from Vendée Globe/IMOCA communities; search for “Super Bigou IMOCA 60 news 2026” on motor-yacht brokers and sailing portals.
Would you like me to pull the latest updates from current sources and provide a concise summary with links? I can also compile a quick snapshot of its spec and ownership history if that helps.
Citations: Super Bigou overview and sale mentions appear in broker/listing pages and Wikipedia entries referencing its open 60 lineage and refurbishments.[5][8][3][6]
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Kevin Escoffier and his team Holcim - PRB are the latest confirmed entrants for the 14th The Ocean Race. The rumour that has been circulating for some time has now become official reality.
www.yacht.deEx Medallia, La Fabrique, Cheminée Poujoulat 1, Armor Lux. Winner of the last Velux race in 2006/2007 (winner of all legs and overall) and of the Around Alone in 2002/2003 (winner of all legs but one, and overall). As Medallia with skipper Pip Hare, she came 19th out of 33, in the Vendee Globe 2020/21, after 95 days 11 hours at sea.
globalsolochallenge.comEx Medallia, La Fabrique, Cheminée Poujoulat 1, Armor Lux. Winner of the last Velux race in 2006/2007 (winner of all legs and overall) and of the Around Alone in 2002/2003 (winner of all legs but one, and overall). As Medallia with skipper Pip Hare, she came 19th out of 33, in the Vendee Globe 2020/21, after 95 days 11 hours at sea.
globalsolochallenge.comYacht for Sale BGYB : Open IMOCA 60 for sale - SUPERBIGOU is a racer built in carbon, launched in 2000 and underwent a refit in 2020.
www.bernard-gallay.comBateau à Vendre BGYB : Open IMOCA 60 à vendre - SUPERBIGOU est un voilier de course construit tout en carbone, mis à l'eau en 2000 et rénové en 2020.
fr.bernard-gallay.com