A new-generation Mach 40.6 for a young talent from Le Havre
The Class 40 ZEISS (#208)was launched on December 17, 2024 in La Trinité-sur-Mer after 10 months of construction. This Mach 40.6 — a scow design by Sam Manuard and built by JPS Production — represents the culmination of an ambitious project led by Timothé Polet, 25, from Le Havre, sailing with his co-skipper Pierrick Letouzé.
ZEISS France — main partner since 2023
The project benefits from the support of ZEISS France, world leader in optics and medical technology, main partner of the young skipper since 2023.
First results and schedule
- 40 Malouine 2025 (September): first podium for the Polet / Letouzé duo
- 2025 Class 40 annual ranking: 2nd place
- Transat Café L'Or 2025 (Oct. 26 – Le Havre → Martinique): entered in double-handed configuration
Technical specifications
12.19 m × 4.5 m, draft 3 m, 4,500 kg. Sails Incidences Sails, mast Z Carbone (La Rochelle), deck hardware Karver Systems (Normandy).
