When the Vendée Globe fleet left Les Sables d’Olonne, more than 20 boats out of 30 were fitted with LS hydraulic linear drive units.

At the end of the race, no failure has been reported on Lecomble & Schmitt pilot, proving that the worst sailing conditions are normal for L&S hydraulic cylinders.

After checking the 40ST16 linear drive used by Michel Desjoyeaux during 90% of the racing period, it was established that the drive could have done a second round the world race without maintenance required!

VENDEE GLOBE 2008 2009 :
More than twenty solo skippers who have entered the race Vendee Globe - the single-handed round-the-world yacht race - use Lecomble & Schmitt equipment...
By : DOMINIQUE BAYLE-SIOT
d.baylesiot@sudouest.com