Much as he would love to be in Les Sables d’Olonne to see his two newest designs Charlie Dalin’s Apivia and Thomas Ruyant’s LinkedOut off the dock to take on the ninth Vendée Globe, French designer Guillaume Verdier is locked down in New Zealand awaiting the start of the America’s Cup as lead designer for defenders Emirates Team New Zealand. And the Verdier designed Ultime Gitana is on standby for a Trophée Jules Verne attempt this winter. A humble team player Verdier still recalls the burning pride in designing his first chainplate…
