The International Monohull Open Class Association (IMOCA) is the governing body of the IMOCA class. Its main task is to design the class regulations for the ocean racing yachts IMOCA 60 and organising single-handed regattas. It was established in 1991. IMOCA has been a member of World Sailing (governing body of international sailing sport) since 1999.
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History
Until its discontinuation, the association was also in charge of the IMOCA 50 class.
It was the sanctioning authority for the Barcelona World Race.
IMOCA organized the Ocean Masters World Championship named International Monohull Open Classes Association World Championship until 2014. In 2018 it discontinued in favour of the IMOCA Globe Series.
IMOCA Globe Series
The IMOCA Globe Series was conceived in 2018. Each skipper collects points throughout the season based on placement and number of participants in official races as well as the difficulty and importance of a race.
IMOCA-Regattas
Rolex Fastnet Race
Transat Jacques Vabre
Barcelona World Race
Route du Rhum
Vendée Globe
Presidents
1991-2002: Christophe Auguin
2002-2003: Thierry Dubois
2003-2004: Jacques Guilbaud
2006-2008: Luc Talbourdet
2008-2009: Jacques Guilbaud
2009-2010: Dominique Wavre
2010-2014: Luc Talbourdet
2014-2017: Jean Kerhoas
Since 2017: Antoine Mermod