TRANSAT CIC LORIENT 2024   CLASS40 skipper Ian Lipinski (Credit Mutuel) in the race village before the departure of transatlantic race 'The Transat CIC' known as the oldest and most challenging solo race. On April 28th, 33 IMOCA skippers, 13 Class40 skippers, and 2 in the Vintage category, will set sail from Lorient to New York. Inauguration of Credit Mutuel 202 new boat took place at La Base marina in Lorient, Brittany, France, on April 26th, 2024. Picture by Marie-Paola BERTRAND-HILLION/ ABACAPRESS.COM