Here’s what I can share about IMOCA 60 Super Bigou as of now.
What is Super Bigou
- Super Bigou is an Open/IMOCA 60 class racing yacht with a carbon hull and a long competitive history, having competed under various names including Medallia and others as part of professional offshore circuits.[3][6]
- The boat has a notable pedigree, including a win in major offshore events in its earlier life and a high-profile Vendée Globe campaign in 2020/2021 (Pip Hare) where the boat placed 19th out of 33.[1][3]
Current status and notable listings
- Several listings as of 2025–2026 describe Super Bigou for sale, noting the boat’s year of launch (2000) and a refit around 2020, with mentions of previous owners and racing credentials.[4][5][1][3]
- Some sources highlight its continued availability for purchase, sometimes with offers invited and potential exchange options, and they include details about the mast, rigging, and sails that come with the boat.[5][1][3]
- The boat has a documented rebuild and maintenance history, and there are several regional listings (France and the UK) referencing its sale and transport readiness, including descriptions of its equipment and interior setup.[1][4][5]
What to verify if you’re considering an inquiry
- Confirm current ownership and eligibility for sale, including any liens or prior race commitments and the boat’s seaworthiness status after the 2020 refit.[3][1]
- Inspect for up-to-date safety gear, sail inventory, standing rigging, and the condition of the canting keel and ballast systems, which are critical for an IMOCA 60’s performance and safety.[1][3]
- Check recent performance history and any available performance data from more recent events or sea trials if you’re evaluating potential purchase for racing or research purposes.[6][9]
Illustrative snapshot
- Historical lineage: Medallia (Pip Hare’s Vendée Globe campaign) → later references as Open IMOCA 60 Super Bigou in for-sale listings, with details about build year, refit, and ongoing racing heritage.[6][3][1]
- Typical sale listings emphasize: carbon construction, open-60 classification, post-2020 refit, hull/rigging packages, and possible spares including extra mast/boom and running rigging.[5][3][1]
Would you like me to pull the most current sale listings and extract key specs (dimensions, weight, rigging, sails, inclusions), or compile a comparison of Super Bigou against a couple of other Open 60s on the market? If you want the latest specifics, I can summarize the newest listing details and provide a checklist for a buyer inspection. I can also provide citations to each source after presenting the updated data.
Sources
Ex 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.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.comWe may not be racing, but the team continues to push our boat to new levels with 6 crew onboard.
www.11thhourracingteam.orgYacht 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.comIMOCA 60 (2000 Rolland)
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