Performance engineering applied to the Class40 circuit
Skipper of the new generation, Matthieu Perraut quickly established himself through a structured and analytical approach to high-level sailing. His profile combines solid academic training with rigorous operational experience, making him a project manager capable of steering the technical development of complex platforms. He embodies this transition toward a sailing discipline where data mastery and system optimization are as critical as seamanship.
Profile & Technical Approach
Matthieu Perraut approaches offshore racing with an engineer’s methodology. His involvement in the design and construction oversight of his Class40 Interinvest demonstrates a commitment to understanding every structural and hydrodynamic parameter of his vessel. He prioritizes navigation based on precise polars and fine-tuned balance management, particularly on scow-type hulls that require constant trim regulation.
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His technical approach focuses on:
Hydrodynamic optimization: Fine analysis of hull behavior Claque 40 across different sea conditions.
Energy monitoring: Optimized management of charging sources to power increasingly resource-intensive onboard electronics.
Structural reliability: Meticulous tracking of compression points and loads on standing and running rigging.
Achievements & Key Highlights
In just a few seasons, Matthieu Perraut has demonstrated consistent progress, placing the Interinvest project among the most serious competitors in the class:
2021: Launch of Class40 #175 construction project, a cutting-edge VPLP design.
2022: 11th place in the Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe. A solid performance for a first major solo crossing aboard a new boat.
2023: 6th place in the Transat Jacques Vabre Normandie Le Havre. A result confirming the technical maturity of the duo and the competitiveness of the platform against a fleet of over 40 boats.
2023: 4th place in the CIC Normandy Channel Race, showcasing excellent mastery of coastal and tactical navigation.
2024: Consistent top 10 finishes in Class40 circuit races, affirming his position as a favorite in the "scow generation."
