Vendée Globe 2020 in retrospect: the crucial role of Spectra Geospatial’s SP90m GNSS supplied by CADDEN

Four years ago, the 9th edition of the Vendée Globe began for Yannick Bestaven and Maitre CoQ. On board his boat, a Spectra Geospatial SP90m GNSS receiver supplied by CADDEN.
Yannick Bestaven / Maître CoQ

Just four years separate us from the start of the iconic Vendée Globe sailing race. Skipper Yannick Bestaven is about to embark for the second time on this solo, non-stop, unassisted round-the-world sailing race.
At his side will be sponsor Maître CoQ and a whole team to lead him to victory after 80 days 3 hours 44 minutes and 46 seconds.

Spectra Geospatial's SP90m supplied by CADDEN

Initially, the boat was equipped with a GNSS receiver that broke down. Thanks to the close collaboration between CADDEN and our supplier Spectra Geospatial, Yannick Bestaven / Maître CoQ was able to benefit from the new SP90 m GNSS receiver for this Vendée Globe 2020-2021, adapted to his needs.

The SP90m offers numerous advantages for this type of application:
  • Compatibility with all constellations on all frequencies (e.g. L1 + L2 + L5), so it works on all oceans and at all latitudes;
  • Internal battery backup: no need to cut the signal in the event of a power failure. This is critical as GNSS is used in the autopilot;
  • Internal memory: stores the last positions over the last few hours;
  • GNSS compass capability: 2 in 1, position and true course.
Yannick Bestaven / Maître CoQ
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Yannick Bestaven's message

In the middle of the 2020 Vendée Globe race, the skipper of Maître CoQ took a few minutes of his precious time to send us a message, which we published on our LinkedIn page.

2024 : here we go again!

After two participations, the last of which was crowned with success by finishing first in the legendary race. The winning skipper is back for a third appearance in the 10th edition of the Vendée Globe. We look forward to following his exploits!

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