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DMG MORI SAILING TEAM
Challenge to the severest yacht race
©Thomas Deregnieaux / QAPTUR / DMG MORI
The DMG MORI SAILING TEAM was established in October 2018 accompanied by marine adventurer Kojiro Shiraishi as skipper, and from November 8, 2020, the team sailed the Vendée Globe 2020-2021, a solo, no-port, no-supply round-the-world yacht race, finished 16th out of 33 boats (94 days, 21 hours, 32 minutes, and 56 seconds). The foiling boat “DMG MORI Global One” was equipped with some parts machined by our simultaneous 5-axis machines and mill-turn centers. Currently, we are working in accordance with three activity plans: (1) challenge Vendée Globe 2024 with Mr. Shiraishi, (2) promote more sailing culture in Japan, and (3) train young skippers and engineers.
In addition, DMG MORI SAILING ACADEMY was established in June 2021 to nurture young sailors who can play an active role in ocean sailing. In the Mini 6.50 class, which is considered a gateway to success for young ocean sailors, we are working with four trainees to compete in the “Mini Transat 2023,” a transatlantic race to be held in 2023.
On January 23rd, 2023, the team member from France, where the team is located, came to Japan to get together with sponsors, and reported the result of the race and plan of activities until 2028. The near-term purpose in the DMG MORI SAILING TEAM is, needless to say, to apply for “Vendée Globe 2024”. In addition, the team presented its policy beyond Vendée Globe 2024..
Major topics are as follows:.
• JAPAN TOUR 2025.
• Build a new ship according to IMOCA class specifications from 2025.
• Challenge “The Ocean Race 2027”.
• Challenge “Vendée Globe 2028”.
The next generation DMG MORI Global One, to be launched in 2025, will be used in races from 2026 onwards, with a view to training skippers for ocean sailing following Mr. Shiraishi. Races such as “The Ocean Race 2027” and “Vendée Globe 2028” will also be tackled by this new boat.
©Thomas Deregnieaux / QAPTUR / DMG MORI
©Thomas Deregnieaux / QAPTUR / DMG MORI
