Alexis Albin races in IRC on 5 You, an Archambault A35. The boat’s electronics were overhauled by Skysat, switching from a B&G H3000 system to an H5000 central processor.
The boat
The Archambault A35 is a 10.60 m IRC one-design by Joubert-Nivelt, launched in 2008. Modern hull, deep keel, carbon rigging: a demanding boat where performance gaps come down to the quality of embedded data and crew consistency.
Electronics upgrade: H3000 → H5000
The H3000 was long the benchmark on A35s. Switching to the H5000 changes the game: faster central processor, native real-time true wind algorithm, finer sensor integration (compass, GPS, anemometer, speed log) and direct display via Triton2 units or networked tablets. For crews aiming to refine polars and targets, this is a step toward the tools used on Grand Prix boats.
Achievements
Skipper of 5 You, Archambault A35, in IRC circuit
Skysat-equipped boat: B&G H3000 → H5000 central processor upgrade
